Little Wobbles
Acrylic & mixed media on paper
2023
The Little Wobbles were inspired by my popular Je Suis Wibbly-Wobbly collection.
I wanted to create a collection for everyone who has ever felt like a misfit, and I’m delighted that these adorable paintings are now in private collections all over the world, from Canada to Switzerland!
These 106 tiny paintings are jewel-like talismans to keep you safe and bring you joy, even on the darkest winter days. They exist to remind you that no matter how wonky and wobbly you may feel, you are still beautiful, and charming, and loveable.
The story behind the Little Wobbles
The Little Wobbles emerged from my exploration of the neurodivergent identity (through my ‘pile of cats in a trench coat’ mythology) that resulted in my larger Je Suis Wibbly Wobbly collection.
They're visual reminders that being a ‘wibbly wobbly’ person - being uncertain, off-balance, out of step with the world - isn't a bug, it’s a feature. Albeit a complicated one. And it’s easier to deal with if you don’t feel all alone.
Each tiny painting carries the essence of Je Suis Wibbly-Wobbly, distilled into jewel-like talismans. Where the original collection explores the vast multiplicity of identity, these mini works focus on a single, powerful message: everything you think is wrong with you is actually what’s right with you.
Why this matters
Allow me to paint you a picture (no pun intended): you're having one of those days where you feel just wrong.
The world is too loud, too confusing, too demanding, and you feel hopelessly out of your depth.
Your Little Wobble sits quietly on your desk, radiating colour and joy, its little face making you smile every time it catches your eye. It reminds you that whilst you might face challenges, you are still brilliant and brave and a total badass.
They're for anyone who's ever felt like they just don't fit. Which, let's be honest, is most of us.
