Prissy Prudence Monster by Terri Rehg

Description

Prim, proper, and perpetually perturbed. Prissy Prudence Monster gazes out with three adjustable amber eyes beneath a fringe of meticulously crafted bangs, her scowling expression suggesting she’s deeply unimpressed with everything around her. Dressed in a layered gray dress with scalloped collar, polka dot bloomers peeking beneath, and polka dot hair bows tied just so, she clutches a polymer lollipop—though her sour expression suggests she’s not about to share. Those two prominent shell teeth complete her prissy, judgmental charm.

About the Piece

Part of Terri Rehg’s monochrome Gray Series, Prissy Prudence showcases the artist’s ability to imbue textile creatures with complex, relatable personalities. Featured in the 2024 Textile Show at Morris Graves Museum in Eureka, CA, this piece demonstrates Terri’s evolution from her earlier “Sis” signature. The three-eyed construction is unique within the series, and each eye can be independently positioned to create an array of disapproving glares.

Materials & Construction

One-of-a-kind mixed media soft sculpture featuring hand-stitched gray canvas, three adjustable amber glass marble eyes, shell teeth, carefully constructed fabric bangs, scalloped collar, layered dress with raw edges, polka dot bloomers, polka dot hair bows, polymer clay lollipop accessory, and poly fill. Each detail hand-crafted in Terri’s California studio.

Dimensions

• 14″ tall (seated position)

Display

Designed to sit with support, making Prissy Prudence perfect for shelf display where her full prissy attitude can be appreciated. Her elaborate costume details and three-eyed scowl create character from every angle. Adjustable eyes allow you to customize her judgemental gaze.

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. Originally signing her work as “Sis,” her alter self, she transitioned to her full name in 2022.

Textile Artist Terri Rehg