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Alcohol markers, and colored pencil
9” x 12”
Artist Statement: “I grew up watching Sesame Street and playing with Little People, so this piece brings together two of my favorite childhood memories. I always felt a connection to Bert and Ernie and loved the balance between them: Ernie was playful and a little off the wall, while Bert was more grounded and levelheaded. Despite their differences, they shared a home and a special bond.”
Jared Muscarella is a Los Angeles–based artist and the creator of SadSideKick. Working across painting, illustration, hand-painted footwear, and staged toy photography, he draws inspiration from childhood nostalgia, vintage toys, and pop culture. His work reimagines familiar characters through playful compositions and unexpected stories, inviting viewers to reconnect with the things they once loved and discover something new within them. With a background in events and production, Muscarella brings an eye for staging, detail, and storytelling to both wearable art and pieces made for display.
Alcohol markers, and colored pencil
9” x 12”
Artist Statement: “I grew up watching Sesame Street and playing with Little People, so this piece brings together two of my favorite childhood memories. I always felt a connection to Bert and Ernie and loved the balance between them: Ernie was playful and a little off the wall, while Bert was more grounded and levelheaded. Despite their differences, they shared a home and a special bond.”
Jared Muscarella is a Los Angeles–based artist and the creator of SadSideKick. Working across painting, illustration, hand-painted footwear, and staged toy photography, he draws inspiration from childhood nostalgia, vintage toys, and pop culture. His work reimagines familiar characters through playful compositions and unexpected stories, inviting viewers to reconnect with the things they once loved and discover something new within them. With a background in events and production, Muscarella brings an eye for staging, detail, and storytelling to both wearable art and pieces made for display.