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Little Alien

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Little Alien

Little Alien started life as an abandoned mannequin. After cleaning years of neglect she was opened up by way of a Bosch hand tool. Then a paint layer, then another and another and another!! A wooden base was applied to the bottom for the fitting of some very tall hairpin legs. I made a wire shade and fitted an animal skull which I painted to the back, this gives such an amazing projection on the wall. Finally a long tubular bulb and here she is. Little Alien so very cool and quirky! The only one in the world! www.melsartlamps.com  

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The Missing

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The Missing

Inspired by everything that is hurtful about missing. The mannequin footlights are so great for maximum drama in a small precious space. The shade and tree made from plaster bandages a little missing figure nestles on a branch with a box of golden buttons. Charismatic and strange.

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The Rusty Oil Can

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The Rusty Oil Can

This humble oil can in the outside space of Nick and Andys Villa in Barcelona. It tones in perfectly with Andy's rusted lanterns  that surround the pool. Looks fab Thanks Guys

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