• Sculpture
    • Vessels
    • Objects
    • Creatures
  • Multi-media
  • Installation
  • Hanging
  • Writing
  • Shop
  • About
    • Artist
    • Statement
    • Contact
Kelly Jin Mei
  • Sculpture
    • Vessels
    • Objects
    • Creatures
  • Multi-media
  • Installation
  • Hanging
  • Writing
  • Shop
  • About
    • Artist
    • Statement
    • Contact

Baobab

Baobab is always there to welcome you into his chubby arms. He keeps the baby mushrooms snug in their silk bonnets until they grow up. People sometimes whisper their wishes to him. He can't hear them, but he always smiles back.

Yarn: Handspun wool, Manila hemp, linen-cotton, cordage made from Kumazasa leaves, cordage from hand-painted paper, silk

Sold

Lochan

He was unnamed for a long time, a large lone figure carrying a lake in the middle of the ocean. The birds came and rested. The small fish feasted on the plants and made friends with the crabs. A watering hole of fresh water made all who came by happy. But he never knew, for he only saw what was before him, and it all seemed silent and lonely. When he knew not where to go, he spun the shell in his fin and let it point the way, but he never stopped moving.

One day, a shrimp fry named him Lochan (small lake), and then he knew who he was, and where he was headed. He knew when his friends called out to him.

Size: 430mmL x 200mmW x 120mmH
Yarn: Wool-Gampi washi-rayon blend, Indian silk, foraged dog fur, paper-cotton blend, cotton, polyester lamé, recycled denim yarn, cotton fabric, barley hulls (stuffing)

Sold

Jean-Claude

Jean-Claude always dreamed of poking his head through tree canopies since he was small, until one day, he grew big enough to be part of them and little creatures found their homes on him. He tries to sit still so he does not sway the residents around too much. He wishes to have a pet Pomeranian one day, but till then, he is happy with his fuzzy dog slippers.

Size: 210mmW x 340mmH x 210mmL
Yarn: Acrylic-wool-alpaca blend, paper-wool-cotton blend, silk-wool blend, silk

Sold

Mortimer

Mortimer is full of contradictions. He wants to have friends, but is afraid of social situations. He loves the sun, yet is afraid of its light. Sometimes, he just hugs himself and imagines worlds with his favourite Sun Book and Star Pencil inside the tent formed by his wings. He is not sure if his black cat disguise makes him more approachable.

Size: 350mmW x 160mmH x 130mmL
Yarn: Nylon-polyester blend, recycled cotton denim, cotton, acrylic-rayon-cotton blend, wool

Sold

Frank Flounder

Frank is a salaryman. It is unfortunate that the term ‘Hirame’ (Japanese for Flounder) is a slang used to describe people who suck up to the superiors as its face faces upwards. Frank just wants to do his job. He is stressed and has no time to match his socks.

Part of the F4 (Fish 4) series: Miller Moon, Freddie, Prof. Claudius and Frank Flounder

Size: 270mmL x 170mmW x 120mmD
Yarn: Wool-cotton blend, rayon washi yarn, merino wool, wool suiting fabric, felted wool

Sold

Professor Claudius

Claudius is reputably the best astrology professor in the ocean. He is never seen without his star chart, which he consults at length. After all, he is a Stargazer; it should be in his blood. No one knows that he has never really seen a real star in his life. No one needs to know.

Part of the F4 (Fish 4) series: Miller Moon, Freddie, Prof. Claudius and Frank Flounder

Size: 300mmL (paws to tail) x 200mmW (fin to fin) x 160mmH (to top of hair)
Yarn: Wool-acrylic blend, merino-wool-cotton blend, washi yarn, alpaca wool

Sold

Freddie

Freddie did not at all like being called a Frogfish. Sure, he is hairy. But he is NOT a frog. He spent his first paycheck on a microphone so he could advocate for his rights to not be associated with frogs. It did not work. He now uses this microphone to lead cooking classes while wearing his favourite purple oven mitts.

Part of the F4 (Fish 4) series: Miller Moon, Freddie, Prof. Claudius and Frank Flounder

Size: 215mmW (toe to toe) x 150mmH x 180mmL
Yarn: Wool blend, baby alpaca, cotton, metal wire, metallic polyester thread, paper rafia

Sold

Miller Moon

Miller Moon is named after the Millstone and the Moon he so resembles on his Sunfish half. His two sides often wonder which way is really up. Years ago, he was embroiled in a saga which had internet people arguing about whether the Mola Mola Sunfish is useless. Miller Moon does not care.

Part of the F4 (Fish 4) series: Miller Moon, Freddie, Prof. Claudius and Frank Flounder

Size (standing) : 230mmW x 225mmH x 75mmD
Yarn: Wool-Arcrylic-Alpaca blend, Wool-Mohair-Acrylic Blend, Cotton, Felted wool

Sold

MacDuff

MacDuff was born to be a King. He carries his kingdom on his back and protects it fiercely. Some try to step over him because of his amiable expression, so he dons a fierce jaguar mask to deter them. When resting, he puts his mask on his back so as to scare those sneaking up on him.

Size (Main Body): 165mmW x 120mmH x 240mmD (paws to tail)
Yarn: Merino-Nylon blend, Merino, Cotton

Sold

Alphonsus

When Alphonsus was just a little alpaca, his mother told him that his hide was cut from a wad of galaxy sky by space fairies. His smaller face often feels inferior, and so wears a chicken hat to make himself stand out a little more.

Size (Main Body): 160mmW x 180mmH

Sold

Aegir

This bearded sea dweller travels with his entourage of three fishes and an eel at all times. His arrival is always signalled by the two magical bells he carries. He was mesmerised by a bird’s flight during his first trip on land, and decided to make one his pet.
(Commissioned lanyard + card holder)

Size (Main Body): 100mmW x 160mmH
Yarn: Wool, Organic Cotton, Alpaca blend, Washi yarn, Flax, Jute

Sold

Mr. Reef Walker

Mr. Reef Walker is covered with abstract specks of colour, allowing little fishies to hide inside when danger lurks nearby. His strong tail and 6 limbs make him a strong swimmer, quickly escaping with his mates in tow.
|
Size (Main Body): 200mmW x 280mmH
Yarn: Wool Blend, Cotton, Jute

Sold

Ishida

Ishida spends most of his time in the dark undergrowth, pretending to be one of the mossy rocks. Sometimes he fans himself with his fern fan and ponders about life.

Size: 205mmW (+legs) x 150mmH
Yarn: Base- 100% Polyester, Accent- 100% Wool, 100% Cotton

Sold

Hetty

Blonde-braided Henriette (Hetty) loves her hair so much she always has her comb in hand. Her dream is to be a hairstylist.

Size: 95mmW x 160mmH
Yarn: Cotton blend, Wool, Jute

Sold

Pete

Resembling a kind of exotic fruit or flower, Pete is a peace-loving little fella who enjoys sun-bathing after his swims. 

Size: 100mmW x 190mmL x 80mmH
Yarn: Acrylic-Wool blend, Cotton, Jute

Sold

Daiki

Daiki is a monkey with some kitty blood in him. His past time is trying to reach his toes and putting on his favourite hat, hiding underground and pretending to be a radish.
Individual looped stitches creates unique hide texture. Gradient and leopard-inspired spot pattern on the left created by careful arrangement of individual yarn colours.

Size (Main Body, without Hat): 90mmW x 150mmH
Yarn: Wool-Cotton Blend, Cotton, Merino-Cotton

Sold

Bikyaku-Obake

This orange monster has super-long legs ending in fancy frilly socks. Borne part-fruit, part-animal, he also has a frilly skirt that allows him to float on water. His hobbies include yoga and water-skating.
|
Size: 130mmW x 210mmH
Crochet Hook: 1mm ~ 4mm
Yarn: Wool-Cotton blend, Wool, Cotton

SOLD

Hanamura

Hanamura means 'Flower Village' in Japanese.
Abstract, monotone piece to put focus on the flower-inspired texture.

Yarn: 100% Cotton

Not for sale

Ba-NyanNyan

Ba-NyanNyan 「バニャンニャン」is a cross between a cat and a banana.
Collection: DOBU(furu)TSU 「どうぶ(フル)ツ」
Exhibition: World Amigurumi Exhibition (RESOBOX Gallery), New York

Yarn: 100% Cotton, 100% Jute (Sandals)
Stuffing: Polyester fibre

Sold

FiShii na Ringo

FiShii na Ringo (Ringo: Apple) is a cross between a fish and an apple.
Collection: DOBU(furu)TSU 「どうぶ(フル)ツ」
Exhibition: World Amigurumi Exhibition (RESOBOX Gallery), New York

Yarn: 100% Cotton, 100% Jute (Sandals)
Stuffing: Polyester fibre

Sold

Kuma-Nashi

Kuma-nashi 「くまなし」is a cross between a bear and a pear.
Collection: DOBU(furu)TSU 「どうぶ(フル)ツ」
Exhibition: World Amigurumi Exhibition (RESOBOX Gallery), New York

Yarn: 100% Cotton, 100% Jute (Sandals)
Stuffing: Polyester fibre

Sold

Momo-Shishi

Momo-Shishi「ももしし」is a cross between a boar and a peach. 
Collection: DOBU(furu)TSU 「どうぶ(フル)ツ」
Exhibition: World Amigurumi Exhibition (RESOBOX Gallery), New York

Yarn: 100% Cotton, 100% Jute (Sandals)
Stuffing: Polyester fibre

Sold

Ki-Remon

KI-REMON「きれもん」is a cross between a giraffe and a lemon.
Collection: DOBU(furu)TSU 「どうぶ(フル)ツ」
Exhibition: World Amigurumi Exhibition (RESOBOX Gallery), New York

Yarn: 100% Cotton, 100% Jute (Sandals)
Stuffing: Polyester fibre

Sold

HANANA Collection

First monster collection, December 2013

Baobab

— view —

BAOBAB_Thumb2.jpg

Lochan

— view —

whale_thumb.jpg

Jean-Claude

— view —

JeanClaude_thumb.jpg

Mortimer

— view —

Mortimer_thumb.jpg

Frank Flounder

— view —

flounder_thumb.jpg

Professor Claudius

— view —

claudius_02.jpg

Freddie

— view —

fred_thumb_02.jpg

Miller Moon

— view —

MillerMoon_thumb.jpg

MacDuff

— view —

macduff_thumb_02.jpg

Alphonsus

— view —

thumb_kllylmrck_alphonsus.jpg

Aegir

— view —

aegir_thumb_02.jpg

Mr. Reef Walker

— view —

reefwalker_THUMB.jpg

Ishida

— view —

ishida_thumb.jpg

Hetty

— view —

IMG_7681_thumb.jpg

Pete

— view —

pete_thumb.jpg

Daiki

— view —

DAIKI_Thumb.jpg

Bikyaku-Obake

— view —

Bikyaku-Obake_thumb.jpg

Hanamura

— view —

Ba-NyanNyan

— view —

FiShii na Ringo

— view —

fishiina_02.jpg

Kuma-Nashi

— view —

Momo-Shishi

— view —

momobu_01.jpg

Ki-Remon

— view —

HANANA Collection

— view —

SP0103_Umakun.jpg

© 2014 - 2025, Kelly Jin Mei. All Rights Reserved.