Juliette

"Juliette"
Ceramic sculpture by Louise Hapton
From the Alice cherche Alice Series
 
"Juliette" explores the struggle of self-definition within a world governed by rigid social expectations. Part of the Alice cherche Alice Series, the piece delves into the search for identity, a theme deeply tied to the artist’s ongoing exploration of personal and societal constraints.
 
By glorifying Harajuku fashion and alternative subcultures, Juliette presents cuteness not as passive decoration but as an act of defiance. The sculpture embodies the ethos of kawaii culture, where softness, exaggeration, and playfulness become tools for self-assertion. In a society that often dictates how individuals should present themselves, embracing cuteness—a quality typically dismissed as frivolous or immature—becomes a form of rebellion.
 
The work challenges conventional notions of power and visibility, highlighting how self-expression through aesthetics can serve as both armour and a manifesto.
 
Original sculpture by Louise Hapton
Size: 27x14x14cm
Technique: Glazed stoneware ceramic
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