Lucy Sparrow

Lucy Sparrow's felted work has often been described as childlike due to their bright, primary colors and the quirky touches that Sparrow adds to almost everything she makes. All ages delight in the ingenious way she subverts everyday objects and brings household objects to life with playful faces and a joie de vivre that is totally infectious. Lurking under the surface of Sparrow's art, however, is often a darker side. Whether it’s her felt AK-47s automatic weapons or even her googly-eyed Prozac pills, her work offers plenty of commentary on the consumer world and the politics of modern life. Where others might see the harsh and ugly side of an object, Sparrow will take the same thing and disarms its negative aspects with her mastery of felting technique and the juxtaposition of other quirky creations.