Copywriter
Mannequin Makeover
Part 1
Art installation
The beginning of a love story
My affinity for mannequins started a few years ago when a friend called me with an interesting proposition:
"Hey, I know someone with a warehouse full of mannequins. Wanna come check it out?"
Of course, I said YES! I took as many bodies as I could fit in my car.
Body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody
I didn’t know what to do with the bodies when I got them home. So I phoned a friend (as anyone should do in these situations) and she let me store them in her studio. Then, we stocked up on a bunch of shiny paint and of course GLITTER.
From basic to yas qween
I gave the full body a golden sunset tint. Her name is Ruby. I have to say, she's a wonderful stagehand when I'm filming weird videos at home. Her magnetic energy brightens up any room she’s in.
A starr is born
The silver half body evolved into the centerpiece of my home music studio. I found a music note left over from an old laser cutting project and thought it'd be the perfect symbol to make her pop! Her name is Estella Starr.
Mannequin Makeover
Part 2
Art installation table
My boy Blu
Since I've become known as a mannequin aficionado, more people have offered me their mannequins. For this guy, I wanted to do something different and make him into a functional piece of furniture.
Concept
I thought about making him into a planter or a table. After deciding he should be a table, the next challenge was figuring out how to prep the palette. Off with his head!
Production
It was pretty tricky cutting his neck due to the hollow frame but we managed.
Design
I explored different color combinations for his body. With a handful of favorites from the same Etsy shop, I messaged the seller to request a custom piece that would serve as the table top.
Final result
In the end, I didn't have to choose between making him into a planter or a table. I still have his neck and plan to make it into a planter covered in living moss. Double whammy!