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Amy Brice

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The merge monster

Felt, acrylic, resin and cotton with stuffing
6ft
2022


This 6-foot-tall monster embodies the physical manifestation of my own anxiety, crafted from brightly coloured felt pieces hand-stitched together. Its patchwork body, with uneven seams and textures, mirrors the chaotic, fractured nature of inner turmoil. Human-like features—emotional eyes and resin-cast teeth stitched into its warped mouth—lend an uncanny, unsettling quality. The towering figure is both vulnerable and imposing, its distorted form amplifying the discomfort of confronting such a raw, personal struggle. This piece invites viewers to engage with the warped humanity of anxiety, making the invisible palpable and impossible to ignore.

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Mumsy

Cotton, acrylic and resin
70cm
2022


This hand-stitched monster, made from vintage cotton, features small human teeth made from resin sewn into its mouth. It's expression conveys exhaustion, intending to symbolise the drastic effect mental health can have on everyday life. It blends soft textures with unsettling details, symbolising the complexity of confronting fear while offering a sense of comfort amidst discomfort. Part of a larger project of small stuffed monsters that were used as puppets in a short film.

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A Little Bit About The Artist

A Statement From The Artist

My work is a deeply cathartic process, often reflecting emotional states and delving into themes of mental health, trauma, and nostalgia. I embrace a wide range of media and materials, with distortion and destruction frequently playing a central role in my practice.
Embroidery is a recurring technique in my work, as the act of hand-sewing into the material infuses each piece with a deeply personal touch. This intimate and time-intensive process weaves a sense of authenticity and vulnerability into my creations. I believe tactile art—art that can be touched and experienced on a sensory level—fosters a unique bond between the artist and the viewer, encouraging them to engage with the physical manifestation of my catharsis and connect with it on a more meaningful level.

Whats your favourite monster and why?
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I really like the clickers from the Last of Us. The idea that these creatures, once people, have carried on existing into these horrifying distorted beings with the only purpose being to spread a virus is absolutely terrifying to me.​

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Do you like scary movies? And if so which ones?
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Not a movie, but the series 'The Haunting of Hill House'.​

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What’s the biggest influence on your work?​
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Art has always provided me with a way to process difficult emotions and traumatic situations. To make something physical that embodies a feeling I can't put into words has been so helpful for my own personal growth. I'm influenced by things that I used to run away from, but now embrace wholeheartedly as a part of myself.

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