British born artist Hayley Welsh, has established herself as one of the newest creatives in the street art scene, creating her whimsical artworks across the globe. Quoted by Jetstar Magazine as being one of the ‘Top Ten Street Artists You Should Know By Now’ and having exhibited internationally in Berlin, London and New York, she is renown for her surreal, wide-eyed characters, reminding us all to ‘Listen To Your Little Voice’. There is something quite fantastical and a little bit dark lurking in Hayley’s work. Utilising various surfaces from walls to found objects as her canvas, she reveals curious creatures, so cute they can’t be trusted. With their ominous softness, Hayley explores inner voices of self doubt and fear, weaving a poignant narrative into every piece – a message for each person to reflect on in the moment. Hayley’s unique style displays a technical approach, mixed with nostalgia and humour. Surface images that might otherwise seem inviting, have an other-wordly quality that take them places beyond the image in front of us. Her playful aura eludes to a childlike innocence, yet this is juxtaposed with darker undertones of the unknown and abyss.
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