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The Collector

soft sculpture textile fibre art, european jay, folk art style, upcycled fabric by Melissa Jan Art
soft sculpture textile fibre art, european jay, folk art style, upcycled fabric by Melissa Jan Art
soft sculpture textile fibre art, european jay, folk art style, upcycled fabric by Melissa Jan Art

2026, soft sculpture created with hand embroidery and appliqué using upcycled fabrics.

This jay soft sculpture is part of my Birds as Folk collection.

In this collection, birds take on human roles inspired by folk art and local wildlife. The jay is the collector, drawn to beautiful, curious things, feathers, acorns, buttons, and pearls, all carefully gathered and held close. Every single feather on this piece is hand-stitched.

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© 2026, Melissa Jan

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