my STORY...
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Carolyn Weiner aka fancyVANDALS, is an emerging multidisciplinary artist whose work embodies the striking paradox of old and new, decay and rebirth. Her creations fuse functionality with the surreal, crafting art that feels both familiar and otherworldly—a visual and functional experience that transcends traditional boundaries.
Reinterpreting vintage objects, Carolyn transforms them into surreal, functional works of art. A mid-century television radiates new energy as an illuminated aquarium, while mannequins are reimagined as avant-garde furniture, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. These pieces don’t merely inhabit a space—they redefine it.
n In every work, she masterfully plays with contradiction: past meets present, and natural decay intertwines with intricate design. By giving old materials new life, Carolyn both honors their history and ecological importance and reshapes them into mind-bending, unexpected creations that defy convention.
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Though early in her career, Carolyn has already captivated audiences with her fearless ability to merge the ecological with the fantastical, the decayed with the ornate. Collectors and enthusiasts are drawn to her bold vision, where function and form collide in ways that redefine contemporary art and design, establishing her as a rising force in the creative world.
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hear it in MY OWN WORDS
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raw artist interview 2015