ARTPRIZE 2023
“Unspooky Alphabet”
The Unspooky Alphabet is a collection of 26 original ink drawings that are based on alliterating letters of the alphabet. Taking inspiration from its predecessor that had a spooky theme around the characters, the unspooky version brings personalities to animals that otherwise do not have a voice. They can be seen as individuals that are relatable to the audience, who may be able picture themselves or their loved ones in the occupations of the animals. The alphabet is the backbone of any language, and even though this series was inspired by the English alphabet, it can be interpreted by other languages because the images are represented visually in a way that other cultures can also connect with.
The Unspooky Alphabet was featured at Cocoon Art Space during ArtPrize 2023. A companion alphabet book is available for purchase at market events and will be added to the shop soon.
Adrian the Alpaca Accountant
Bowie the Bear Barber
Charlie the Cow Cashier
Don the Donkey Delivery Driver
Ellie the Elephant Esthetician
Freddy the Frog Farmer
Grant the Gorilla Geologist
Hattie the Hedgehog Hatter
Igor the Iguana Illustrator
Jasper the Jaguar Janitor
Kay the Koala Kitchen Chef
Leo the Lion Lifeguard
Melody the Meerkat Musician
Nancy the Newt Nutritionist
Oliver the Octopus Organizer
Poppy the Panda Paramedic
Quinn the Quail Quilter
Rosie the Raccoon Receptionist
Scout the Skunk Surgeon
Trace the Tortoise Tattooist
Ulrich the Unau Utility Worker
Vincent the Vole Valet
Wendy the Wallaby Waitress
Xander the Xolo Xeroxer
Yves the Yak Yacht Captain
Zelda the Zebra Zoologist