Description
Hey mannn! With his cascading purple dreadlocks, knowing grin, and impossibly long fingers, Jah Man Monster exudes cool, laid-back charisma. Those intense turquoise eyes can be repositioned for different expressions—contemplative one moment, mischievous the next. At 22 inches long, he’s a commanding presence who seems perpetually ready to share some ancient wisdom or a knowing joke.
About the Piece
The second creation in Terri Rehg’s monochrome Gray Series gaggle, Jah Man Monster showcases the artist’s mastery of character development through textile sculpture. Featured in the 2024 Textile Show at Morris Graves Museum in Eureka, CA, this piece demonstrates how Terri’s intuitive process—always beginning with the eyes—creates creatures with genuine personality and presence. His fully jointed body allows endless positioning possibilities.
Materials & Construction
One-of-a-kind mixed media soft sculpture featuring hand-stitched gray canvas, fully jointed body, rolling glass marble eyes in vibrant turquoise, hand-twisted purple yarn dreadlocks, elongated sculpted fingers, natural burlap clothing with raw edges, and poly fill. Each stitch placed by hand in Terri’s California studio.
Dimensions
- 22″ long (largest of the Gray Series gaggle)
Display
Freestanding and poseable. Jah Man’s jointed construction and impressive size make him a statement piece. Drape him lounging on a shelf, sitting cross-legged, or in any pose that suits his chill vibe. Those rolling eyes and flowing dreads create visual interest from every angle.
Exhibition History
Featured in Textile Show, Morris Graves Museum, Eureka, CA (2024)
Please Note: This is museum-quality collectible art, not a toy.
About the Artist
Terri Rehg is a California-based textile artist who creates whimsical characters, monsters, and dragons using mixed media. Drawing on her years in the toy industry and time working for Disney, she explores the open-ended realm of fantasy imagination through what she calls her “laboratory of quirky.” Her work combines soft sculpture, embroidery, and sculpting techniques to create creatures that blur the line between textile art and dimensional storytelling. She formerly signed her work as “Sis” (pre-2022).
Textile Artist Terri Rehg
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