A lover of all things strange and unusual. Nice to meet you,
I am Apelgeuse 🧃
Artist Statement
As I get older, I often find myself reminiscing about the past. Working in clay allows me to preserve these memories in a permanent state. I’m able to bring to life the fairy tales and characters I once daydreamed of, from the monster who stole my socks to the creatures who resided in my garden. My aesthetic sensibilities come from my love of fantasy, horror, and otherworldly curiosities.
Detail clutters the surface in various trinkets and Milagros to tell each story, much like a children’s pop-up book. There is no such thing as ‘too much’. My artwork celebrates imagination and the sentimentality of an object, time, or place.
Bio
Aprilyn Tompa (b. 1998) is a ceramic and mixed media artist going by her moniker Apelgeuse, pronounced like apple juice. She received a diploma in Visual and Creative Arts at Sheridan College before returning, where she is currently completing her BA in Craft and Design. Her work teeters the line between creepy and cute, letting the viewer decide if they are disturbed or comforted by its presence.
