Mariel Clayton
My artwork is an interpretation of social themes, observations and current issues with a dark and sometimes cynical twist using typically inoffensive toys. I employ the juxtaposition of stereotypical ‘lighthearted’ objects and banal ideologies with an ominous undertone and macabre details presented in a darkly humorous way. My aim is to shock or titillate the viewer into paying attention then draw them in to look closer allowing for a deeper exploring and interpretation of the initial image through the lens of their own experiences and opinions.
