Sunrise Monster Soft Sculpture by Terri Rehg

Description

Wake up to pure joy! Sunrise Monster greets each day with tongue-lolling enthusiasm in the most vibrant shade of orange imaginable. This exuberant creature is all about texture and dimensional detail—heavy embroidered eyebrows frame wide eyes, a bulbous nose protrudes proudly, and rosy circular cheeks add a flush of warmth. But the showstopper is that extraordinary pink tongue, intricately embroidered with concentric spiral patterns that curl all the way to the tip as it unfurls in gleeful abandon. A wild mop of brown textured hair crowns the top, while beaded teeth peek out around the edges of that magnificent tongue. Mounted on a cool blue circular plaque, the complementary color pairing makes the orange practically glow.

About the Piece

Part of Terri Rehg’s Monster Series, Sunrise Monster embodies pure, unfiltered enthusiasm. The sheer amount of dimensional embroidery work in this piece is remarkable—from the textured cheeks and brows to that spectacular multi-layered tongue with its hypnotic spiral pattern. The creature’s expression captures that moment of waking up ridiculously happy, ready to embrace whatever the day brings with unbridled optimism (and an inappropriately long tongue).

Materials & Construction

One-of-a-kind mixed media soft sculpture featuring hand-stitched and extensively embroidered bright orange felt, dimensional facial sculpting, embroidered eyebrows and cheek details, multi-layered pink felt tongue with intricate spiral embroidery, beaded teeth, brown textured hair, poly fill, and custom-painted blue circular wooden plaque. The entire piece has been clear-coated for protection and durability.

Dimensions

• Plaque: 13″ diameter (circle)
• Overall with creature: approximately 18″ long x 13″ wide x 11″ deep

Display

Ready to hang. Sunrise Monster’s electric orange against cool blue creates maximum visual impact—perfect for starting every day with a smile. The extended tongue and three-dimensional features create dramatic shadows and presence. Guaranteed to make you giggle every time you see it.

Textile Artist Terri Rehg

Artist Statement: Discovering the faces that live within the canvas with the stroke of a needle is a journey with each piece created. It all starts with the eyes and builds from there and magically a new creature is born. The series in gray was first conceptualized as a canvas piece to paint on but so much came from the stark gray that the series continues to grow each piece totally different and unique.

Terri has been creating toys since she was a child and studied Textiles in school. Learning the craft of the toy maker is a dream that has taken a life time to achieve and now is able to incorporate into her artwork.. The oldest of eight children she has been “Sister” to a wonderful tight knit family that shares many artists in their flock. Pre2022 signed her work as “Sis”.