Eyes as Big as Saucers

Having a cutesy moment today. There’s just something about the big-eyed innocent look that seems to go along with the holiday season. So I thought I’d let you all get that soft and fuzzy feeling admiring the very talented Ana Salvador. Born in Portugal but now living in The Netherlands she has a degree in Communication Design but these days dedicates her creativity primarily to sculpture and primarily in polymer clay.

Although cutesy is usually relegated to not-so-serious work, there is something about this work that is both adorable and austere. The bulldog and doll seem so utterly sad but the girl’s sadness seems resigned and angelic … with the most subtle hint of a smile in her eyes, almost Mona Lisa like. I get the feeling she could break out in a teeny tiny grin if given the chance.  Makes the piece heart warming and heart breaking at the same time.

See more of Ana’s work on her website here.