EMILY SANDERS

Mad Teapot

 

Fairytales.  They are whimsical and involve all the happiness and fun of childhood.  Alice in Wonderland is a fairytale that takes these ideas to the next level.  Throughout the story Alice enjoys many fun andventures, and meets some pretty interesting friends all while finding herself.  I can definitely relate to this type of tale in my own life.  While I don't have conversations with caterpillars everyday, the main idea of the story can resentate deeply with my own experiences.  I love fairytales as well.  They work hand-in-hand with my artwork beacuse of the happiness they evoke in people.  I decided to put this piece in teapot form not only because there is a tea party in Alice in Wonderland but also because teapots remind me of fun and loving times around a table with my friends and family.  Truly tying together the entire theme of happiness, humor, and whimsy.

 

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