The latest sculptures by artist Kim Simonsson seem to shimmer with life, and the effect is startlingly eerie. His ceramic sculptures depict children, mainly girls, and forest animals — but instead of having a smooth, hard surface like many of his other pieces do, these are covered in a vibrant green flocking that makes them look as though they're covered in moss.
Although many of the sculptures depict children and animals, their mossy look makes them seem ancient.
Some are even placed in outdoor settings, where they blend in with moss-covered stones like otherworldly apparitions.
There's always a slightly menacing undercurrent in these works, regardless of how sweet the subject matter happens to be.
If you're in the New York area, you can see Moss People in person at the Jason Jacques Gallery through October 28. You can also see more of Simonsson's work on his website and Facebook.
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