Creepy-Cute: Unsettling Sculptures by QimmyShimmy

QimmyShimmy, also known as Lim Qi Xuan, is an artist from Singapore who creates “creepy-cute” miniature sculptures. Her lifelike sculptural creations offer a unique take on food items, merging aesthetic beauty with elements of the macabre.

QimmyShimmy’s pieces are visual experiences created to challenge viewers’ perceptions and elicit strong emotional reactions. Her creations are a combination of familiar everyday objects and food items with unsettling organic elements, such as an ice cream cone topped with baby heads or a pie filled with human hearts.

In an interview with Beinart, she expressed her fascination with dualities, emphasizing that life’s interesting moments often arise from the tension between beauty and grotesqueness. Her intention is not to shock for the sake of shock but to create a space where viewers can engage in a dialogue with the art, finding interpretations that reflect their own experiences and emotions.

To explore more creepy and cute creations by QimmyShimmy, check out her website and Instagram account.

More art on the grid via Beinart Gallery