Charlie

by

Yee

SAS | Fabric, Poly fill, Polymer, Acrylic, Ribbon, Safety Pins, and Thread | 30 x 30 x 25 cm

I sewed contrasting colors of the fur and clay are used to suggest the extent of childhood trauma. Charile represents repression of trauma through the lens of a child, a learnt skill children hide to avoid further stigma. I wanted to express that even the most innocent things have a dark but real side to them.