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A Little Longer

€195.00

Edition of TEN.

If you are a dog lover, you know… this the little dude we thought died in our arms on the way to the vet. Luckily it was a seizure and a momentary respiratory lapse. We had the best support in France from Sevetys Veterinaires at Sain Bel (Thank you Laurie and Nino) and Vetagro Sup at Marcy L’Etoile (the whole crew).
Each one comes signed, numbered, and with a certificate of authenticity.

Armed for Knowledge - Red Delicious

€325.00

Through their salaries, teachers are expected to supply resource materials for their students and classrooms. Will they now be responsible for arming themselves and risking their lives in order to protect their students? Though many would risk their lives for their students, they should not be forced into this situation. 50€ from every piece sold is donated directly to a classroom from donorschoose.org.

A Little Lost

€1,550.00

Sometimes in order to fit in, you have to bend a little. This little guy may have been stuffed in a corner, but he made the best of it, letting his flower flourish while keeping his head up. From the ‘Bear Essentials’ Series, A Little Lost holds a special place in my heart, linked to the nostalgia of my childhood toys, it represent forgotten times, loss, and innocence. This piece is approximately 15cm W x 15cm W x 15cm D.

Comes with a certificate of authenticity.

A Little Dirty On the Side

€2,300.00

2025. 8 in H x 8 in W x 10 in D

This piece is part of a Limited Edition. Each one is signed, numbered, and dated, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

I hate olives. But I really enjoy making these piece!. The challenge was to recreate a random object larger than life, at least 12in. We had the opportunity to have Briony Douglas, Toronto based artist, photographer, and influencer, and the guest judge!

These pieces certainly pushed my limits technically. The color is incredibly important and working to match it makes all the difference. You would think that the shape of an olive is very soft and round, but if you really study it, there are all kinds of variations in the surface and color.

While the scale is definitely a challenge, the piece is still incredibly fun to make!

Red because I’m Irish - Mickey Mori Mini

€525.00

This quirky series of hand sculpted Mickey Moris is meant to be a reminder that all actions, big or small, can have a massive impact. Each Mickey Mori Mini is a subtle yet poignant protest against corporate owned copyrights of artistic creations. As we speak, AI is scanning the internet to find tidbits, components, details, and concepts used to create prompted artistic works. Who owns these works? Who will own each of the elements used in the creation of these works when all is said and done?

Each Red because I’m Irish - Mickey Mori Mini is hand-sculpted from molten glass. Each piece is unique and is approximately 12cm x 12cm x 12cm and weights about 1kg. Each piece comes signed, numbered, and with a certificate of authenticity.

Yella - Mickey Mori Mini

€525.00

Each Yella - Mickey Mori Mini is hand-sculpted from molten glass. Each piece is unique and is approximately 12cm x 12cm x 12cm and weights about 1kg. Each piece comes signed, numbered, and with a certificate of authenticity.

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John’s naturalistic aesthetic is also influenced by children’s imagination and iconography – the dramatic fate of contemporary children is inspiration for his creative work. If we add to that all the religious and street symbols he uses, we end up with a shocking blend which the artist uses as a deliberate strategy for pulling us out of passivity and apathy, waking us up from lethargy. A blend intended to arouse a number of contradictory, layered emotional responses.
- Dominika Drozdowska

John Moran making one of the Bear Essentials

John ‘Sleepy’ Moran is a contemporary artist and sculptor working mainly with glass. He is known for his narrative style mixed media and glass sculptures. With over 25 years working as a glass sculptor and incorporating his realistic glasswork into thoughtful, yet biting commentary. Most known for his work that fearlessly blends history, philosophy, and social commentary with images of pop culture, fantasy elements, and surrealistic motifs, he also creates powerful works inspired by personal events, mortality, and the human condition. He is a prolific artist originally from Philadelphia, and currently residing in Gent, Belgium.

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Wish Upon A Star (Copy)

Wish Upon A Star

Yearning to Breathe (Copy)

Yearning to Breathe

Yearning to Breathe is modeled after The Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog by Casper David Friedrich, though takes the child-like form of a fellow expat. She looks out over a flowing stream made of disneyfied rubble with elements of life peeking through all throughout. It flows into a sewer grate, a symbol of death, with a patch of grass growing from it, signifying rebirth. She holds a ragged teddy bear, signifying nostalgia. There is a paper boat, covered in crayon writing, held in place by a chain linked to the wrist of the teddy bear signifying nostalgia holding us back.

Huddled Mess (Copy)

Huddled Mess

Prey for the Sinners (Copy)

Prey for the Sinners

Wretched Refused (Copy)

Wretched Refused

Tragic Kingdom (Copy)

Tragic Kingdom

Endless Night (Copy)

Endless Night

Protect and Serve (Copy)

Protect and Serve

Bright Eyes (Copy)

Bright Eyes

OUR Lady (Copy)

OUR Lady

No Child Left Behind (Copy)

No Child Left Behind

Loathing in Fear (Copy)

Loathing in Fear

Sale of the Deathman (Copy)

Sale of the Deathman

New Times Roman (Copy)

New Times Roman

Hope Less and (Dis)Obey (Copy)

Hope Less and (Dis)Obey

On Solid Water (Copy)

On Solid Water

A Still Life (Copy)

A Still Life

back to school (Copy)

back to school

American Idols (Copy)

American Idols

I Came, I Saw, I Concurred (Copy)

I Came, I Saw, I Concurred

Far From Home (Copy)

Far From Home

Travellore (Copy)

Travellore

Mirror Mirror (Copy)

Mirror Mirror

The Crossing (Copy)

The Crossing

Searching for the Dark (Copy)

Searching for the Dark

The Gift (Copy)

The Gift

Abandoned (Copy)

Abandoned

Forget Me Not (Copy)

Forget Me Not

Gula (Copy)

Gula

Superbia (Copy)

Superbia

Ira (Copy)

Ira

Acedia (Copy)

Acedia

Luxuria (Copy)

Luxuria

Avaritia (Copy)

Avaritia

Invidia (Copy)

Invidia

Decadent Decay (Copy)

Decadent Decay

Mickey Mori Wasted Mini (Copy)

Mickey Mori Wasted Mini

Who wants to get Wasted? While Mickey Mori is a symbol of twisted consumerism, he tries incredibly hard to be as ecologically minded as possible. Celebrating an age of enlightenment, Mickey Mori Wasted is sculptural series utilizing the waste glass produced by our studio. Each piece is a unique combination of different colors, patterns, and distinctly recycled grin. This quirky series of hand sculpted Mickey Moris is meant to be a reminder that all actions, big or small, can have a massive impact. Each Mickey Mori Mini is a subtle yet poignant protest against corporate owned copyrights of artistic creations. As we speak, AI is scanning the internet to find tidbits, components, details, and concepts used to create prompted artistic works. Who owns these works? Who will own each of the elements used in the creation of these works when all is said and done?

Mr Pink., Mr. Blue. (Copy)

Mr Pink., Mr. Blue.

Yella (Copy)

Yella

Red Because I'm Irish (Copy)

Red Because I'm Irish

Emerald Enigma (Copy)

Emerald Enigma

My Boy Blue (Copy)

My Boy Blue

Head in the Clouds (Copy)

Head in the Clouds

Blown Away (Copy)

Blown Away

Green Kiss (Copy)

Green Kiss

Green Smile (Copy)

Green Smile

Happy (Copy)

Happy

Feint Denis (Copy)

Feint Denis

Pheint Bartholomew (Copy)

Pheint Bartholomew

Feint Sebastian (Copy)

Feint Sebastian

Feint Phocus (Copy)

Feint Phocus

Feint Hippolytus (Copy)

Feint Hippolytus

Feint John (Copy)

Feint John

Half Way (Copy)

Half Way

Armed For Knowledge - Red Delicious (Copy)

Armed For Knowledge - Red Delicious

Armed for Knowledge - Mirrored (Copy)

Armed for Knowledge - Mirrored

Our Lady of FATTYmaa (Copy)

Our Lady of FATTYmaa

Adam and Steve (Copy)

Adam and Steve

The Wrath of Maria (Copy)

The Wrath of Maria

Keep It in the Family (Copy)

Keep It in the Family

Dreaming Of.. (Copy)

Dreaming Of..

Prey (Copy)

Prey

When a Butterfly Flaps Its Wings (Copy)

When a Butterfly Flaps Its Wings

Don't Be Afraid (Copy)

Don't Be Afraid

Just Like Him (Copy)

Just Like Him

On The Go! (Copy)

On The Go!

If the Shoe FIts... (Copy)

If the Shoe FIts...

Across the Void (Copy)

Across the Void

A Little Dirty On the Side (Copy)

A Little Dirty On the Side

Don't Just Fly.... Sore (Copy)

Don't Just Fly.... Sore

Alive, and Well? (Copy)

Alive, and Well?

Inevitable Expansion (Copy)

Inevitable Expansion

The End Result (Copy)

The End Result

Beside the Golden Door (Copy)

Beside the Golden Door

Wide Open (Copy)

Wide Open

Toyed With (Copy)

Toyed With

Open Up (Copy)

Open Up

Present (Copy)

Present

Offer Everything (Copy)

Offer Everything

Gifted (Copy)

Gifted

The Other Side (Copy)

The Other Side

White Bred Military (Copy)

White Bred Military

Suburbia U.S.A. (Copy)

Suburbia U.S.A.

Immaculate Caesarean Section (Copy)

Immaculate Caesarean Section

Comfy (Copy)

Comfy

Billions Served (Copy)

Billions Served

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John 'Sleepy' Moran Glass and Mixed Media ART

AVAILABLE WORK

2025. 8 in H x 8 in W x 10 in D

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