Faculty of Art
Sculpture/Installation
Nala Ren
The Boy
Sculpture
2022
faux fur, polymer clay, wood, wire, collected textiles, PLA, acrylics
16" x 16" x 23" in basket
The Boy is a fully articulated art doll with detailed sculpting in the face and paws. The Boy was created as a prop for use in film and television, or as a companion and friend meant to be played with and cuddled in the home. His design is reminiscent of the aesthetics of East-Asian forest spirits, such as the creatures found in Princess Mononoke or Avatar the Last Airbender, while also being inspired by American “cryptid” mythologies.
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