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Judith Klausner

@miss-mantis

Sculptor inspired by insects, mold, and other small and curious things. Everything I do is impacted by my experience of invisible disability and chronic pain. Queer, ento-goth Ms. Frizzle. https://www.jgklausner.com/

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12.10.2025 13:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Studio snapshot

26.02.2025 15:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! ๐Ÿ’œ

14.02.2025 18:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sweet on You
dimensions: 1x5x3"
materials: Clay, chalk pastel pigment, acrylic paint, wire, cellophane, resin
date: 2021

One of the interesting challenges in making this piece was sculpting the popsicle stick. I spent a long time examining a real one, looking closely at its textures and markings.

14.02.2025 14:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 20 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Slowly moving forward...

13.02.2025 19:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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8x10 Print "I Cannot Be a Meal, But I Can be A Garden" - Judith Klausner description

Prints to benefit the ACLU!
Remind yourself or a loved one of the wonderful garden you are, and help protect our rights!

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05.02.2025 23:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If oppressed people throughout history had decided that the horror of the moment meant that joy was decadent and irresponsible, there would be no jazz or drag or Purim

05.02.2025 17:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 24 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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8x10 Print "I Cannot Be a Meal, But I Can be A Garden" - Judith Klausner description

Prints to benefit the ACLU!
Remind yourself or a loved one of the wonderful garden you are, and help protect our rights!

square.link/u/B2Cb99ZW

05.02.2025 23:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! ๐Ÿ’œ

31.01.2025 18:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ’œ

31.01.2025 01:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you very much!

31.01.2025 01:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I would love to be added to! I think I count as trad media?

31.01.2025 00:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Little mole feeeeeeeeet

26.01.2025 16:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Top and bottom of mole detail from "I Cannot Be a Meal, But I Can Be a Garden"

Wool, clay, wire, foam, paint, coffee grounds

26.01.2025 16:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it

26.01.2025 15:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm sorry for the silly question, but I'm new to Bluesky and also an artist - HOW did you add more than one image to a post??

26.01.2025 15:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'd love to be added to the contemporary artist one!

26.01.2025 15:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oops, wrong one ๐Ÿ˜ณ

26.01.2025 15:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'd love to be added!

26.01.2025 15:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Glad you're here! ๐Ÿ’œ

26.01.2025 02:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Realistic clay sculpture of a sprouted potato on a white plate. There is a ladybug on one of the sprouts.

Realistic clay sculpture of a sprouted potato on a white plate. There is a ladybug on one of the sprouts.

Detail of "I Cannot Be a Meal, But I Can Be a Garden"

Clay, pigment, wire, paint
2024

A sprouted potato is ruined, unless you radically shift your perspective of what the value of a potato can be.

25.01.2025 17:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you very much! Its a piece with a lot of details, so difficult to show well with just the 1 image, but I'll be posting more (also there are a bunch of pictures on my website)

25.01.2025 02:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Life sized sculpture of a peach with bruised flesh

Life sized sculpture of a peach with bruised flesh

I am my bruises
and my soft flesh
and my sweetness.
I am my impermanence
and imperfections.
I am the stone at my core
that exists to create.

"Damaged Goods"
Clay, pigment, fiber
2.5x3x2.5"
2024

24.01.2025 15:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Will do! You too! ๐Ÿ˜…

24.01.2025 03:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is this the migraine Jen I know? If so, hi!!!

24.01.2025 02:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much! I'll be posting more pictures on here soon. Still getting used to the format!

24.01.2025 01:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Non-binary trans person here, with the bilateral gynandromorph amazon ant (Polyergus longicornis alate/worker) I found - and which I really, really need in tattoo form ๐Ÿ–ค

23.01.2025 01:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 1746 ๐Ÿ” 242 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 47 ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

Felt relevant to my feelings today. Our roots are deep, and we will not be eradicated easily. We will survive.

23.01.2025 17:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Putting Down Roots
52x12.5x12.5โ€
Clay, acrylic paint, chalk pastel pigments, wire, sealant, coffee grounds, cotton
2021

The average length of a dandelion taproot is 6-18 inches, but they can grow up to 10 feet. A dandelion can regrow from as little as an inch of taproot left in the soil.

23.01.2025 17:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 68 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you for making this! I'd love to be added ๐Ÿ˜Š

23.01.2025 16:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0