Slinkachu

The idea of little people is a continuing theme in fiction, think of Mary Norton's 'The Borrowers', Tom Thumb and Thumbelina. It's not such a common theme in art. But one modern street artist who's making waves is Slinkachu. He takes tiny models of people - the sort used in model railways - and uses them in tiny tableaux in street scenes in London. Then he photographs them and sells the limited edition photographs. What started out as a hobby has grown into a lucrative business. They're now selling for around £4,000. But well deserved for he incorporates wit and pathos into his work - it's not often art raises a smile! You can catch more of his stuff at http://www.slinkachu.com

Illegally Parked by Slinkachu "They're not pets, Susan" by Slinkachu Rush Hour by Slinkachu