Creating Oddities is a visceral exploration of life, death, decay, and reverence — crafted into altar-like shadowboxes that feel like sacred windows into forgotten woods or dreamlike memories. Each piece is created to evoke a unique atmosphere — whether divine femininity, haunting stillness, or a grotesque and savage ending.

My work honors the beauty and brutality of nature through ethically sourced remains, botanicals, and found objects. These are not just displays — they are moments frozen in time. As if you stumbled upon a moss-covered creature mid-transformation, or caught a glimpse of something ancient and holy resting in a forest shrine.

The Process

Every piece begins long before it's assembled — with foraging, burial, cleansing, and quiet observation. Bones and remains are self-sourced, primarily from roadkill, and never taken from animals harmed for the sake of art. Once found, the body is respectfully buried and given time for nature to reclaim what it needs. After months — often a year or more — I carefully exhume the bones, cleanse them by hand, and prepare them for future work.

Some pieces may feature modified remains as mummification to preserve natural color or texture. In rare cases, ethically sourced bones or skulls may be purchased when the piece demands it. Every decision is made with care, intention, and a deep respect for the life the specimen once held.

Botanicals are wild-harvested in small quantities, chosen only when they feel “right.” I never overharvest. I allow space for regrowth and move with nature’s rhythm — returning to the same patch of moss, mushrooms, thorns, etc. only when it has flourished again.

The final compositions often mimic altars, spiritual centers, or magical meditative spaces — designed in ovals or circles to reflect life cycles. Nature acts as both subject and ornament: asymmetrical, wild, yet balanced.

Materials & Ethics

• All remains are ethically sourced (roadkill, natural death, or trusted sellers).

• Every animal is honored in death and treated with sacred respect.

• Burial is an integral part of the cleansing and spiritual process.

• Botanical elements are wild-harvested, gifted, or sustainably collected.

• Decorative materials like dolls and crystals are thrifted or gifted or purchased from local small businesses

Commission Work

When commissioning a piece, you’re not just asking for a decorative object — you're co-creating a narrative. Each commission begins with a form where I get to know your ideas in depth. We’ll define the vibe — whether the piece reflects peace, divinity, melancholy, or something darker.

Some examples:

• A mossy woodland death scene, where the animal appears to have passed peacefully and nature has begun to reclaim it with flowers and fungi.

• A regal altar piece adorned in crystals, silks, and soft florals — a divine tribute.

• A darker industrial atmosphere using rust, wire, and thorns to explore the harsher side of passing.

• A cozy “cottagecore” feel, using lace, candles, and muted blooms to invoke warmth and nostalgia.

Custom materials like rare flowers or specific stones can be requested, but may incur additional cost depending on availability.

Pet Memorials

I do accept select pet memorial commissions under specific conditions:

• You must be in the continental U.S. — I only ship within the U.S.

• I do not offer skeletal articulation.

• I will not modify a pet’s remains ex. mummification or taxidermy services.

• If you have remains (skeleton or skull), you must be able to ship them safely. I am not responsible for damage during transit.

• For fresh remains (e.g., your pet has just passed or is nearing passing), you must live within 100 miles of me. If conditions are met, I may perform a private burial as part of the preservation process and we can communicate for arrangements to make it as smooth as possible.

Each memorial is highly personal. The energy and respect with which I handle your pet’s remains are sacred — I will work closely with you to ensure the piece reflects your love and their spirit.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing varies and is based on:

• Rarity of items used

• Processing time (bone cleaning, drying, preservation)

• Material costs (botanicals, adornments, glass, adhesives, frame, etc.)

• Hours spent on foraging, building, and composition