Hannah Rose Stewart: Puppet State
Today we are pleased to release a new series by artist Hannah Rose Stewart entitled Puppet State. A variable edition of 25 unique 3D figurines, partially generated and hand-embellished by the artist. These charms take inspiration from collectible rag dolls popular in North East England from the Argos department store catalogues during the early-2000s. The dolls often recycled medieval theatrical archetypes like the jester, maiden, knight and are similarly staged here in Puppet State. Even Lucifer makes an appearance in the final act.
Hannah Rose Stewart (b. 1994) is currently based in Berlin and graduated from Central Saint Martins in London. Her work suggests worlds beyond the banality of capitalist realism, often as historically inspired fantasy. Her liminal ghosts drift between our world and theirs.
Puppet State is now live on folia.app