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Life's a bitch and then you thrive

This work is created using a single piece of wood found in a forest. A used child's dummy references a tough childhood whilst the string vest, embroidered pants and beaded shoes exudes confidence and carefree abandon
Mhdwotxgweabl778yx2hfq Madi Acharya-Baskerville

Batik Orifice

On the way to Woking Palace

Stories in my shed

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