Presents in our household are never boring, both Vladimir and myself take a great deal of care and time choosing just the right item for each other. I would flay the skin off him if given what some might consider acceptable presents, pants, socks or other such mundane, can't be arsed, anything will do, tat. We enjoy the hunt, it feeds those base instincts that we try to suppress. The adrenaline of the kill on an Ebay chase, leaving the defeated bodies of our victims crying in our wake, making it all the better.
Once the perfect present has been purchased it is not the end of the undertaking. A beautifully wrapped present is then completed with a clue. The receiver has to solve the clue before opening the present. The clue with this particular present was, “worthy of your own cabinet of wonder"
I was also given a most perfect pair of vampire shoes this year. Vlad certainly knows the way to a girl’s heart. The clue on this present was “baby cats beware" (see Lord Krampus and the Pestiferous Pixie Infestation). The shoes deserve a blog entry all of their very own at a later date.
Below is the description of the piece that was for sale on Ebay, secured in the last 10 seconds to the sound of sobbing from the lesser skilled Ebayers and a victorious roar of delight from Vladimir.
The Kuriologist said that he frequently creates specimen exhibition oddities for his own 'Cabinet of Curiosities'.
Below is the description of the piece that was for sale on Ebay, secured in the last 10 seconds to the sound of sobbing from the lesser skilled Ebayers and a victorious roar of delight from Vladimir.
The Kuriologist said that he frequently creates specimen exhibition oddities for his own 'Cabinet of Curiosities'.
Ebay description- This Steampunk Vampire Rat is one of several created especially in our secret subterranean art laboratory as part of our Cryptozoological captive breeding, creative program of non-existent species.
This particular 'Vampire Rat' sculpture was exhibited at Helston Museum as part of the 'From Behind Closed Doors' exhibition in June 2017. It was a 'nod' to the previous dumping of toxic waste from Nancekuke, the Ministry of Defence former chemical warfare laboratory at what is now RAF Portreath. On original decommission of the chemical research facility, waste was dumped down abandoned tin mine shafts in Cornwall.
This particular 'Vampire Rat' sculpture was exhibited at Helston Museum as part of the 'From Behind Closed Doors' exhibition in June 2017. It was a 'nod' to the previous dumping of toxic waste from Nancekuke, the Ministry of Defence former chemical warfare laboratory at what is now RAF Portreath. On original decommission of the chemical research facility, waste was dumped down abandoned tin mine shafts in Cornwall.
Known as Kuriology sculpture, creations are made using primarily re-purposed and/or recycled materials, along with papier-mâché & decoupage techniques, usually with a shellac coat finish. Having a background as a former antique restorer helps, as it is using a traditional French polish application which gives many of the various sculptures an authentic vintage aged look & appeal.
The Kuriologist attribute his inspiration to collections in the Cabinets of Curiosities housed in museums, inspired by elements from witchcraft, pagan, dark gothic, macabre and steampunk. This type of art is categorised as “Outsider" or Raw/Brut art.
There are many more non-existent species that need a forever home please help.
You can find The Kuriologist on Ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sculpthunter
Etsy https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KuriousThings
Twitter https://twitter.com/strangecurios
Website http://www.kuriology.com
Vladimir has certainly chosen his gifts well this Yule so will not be subjected to my Spanish Tickler (No I am not giving you the clue for that particular present, some things should be kept secret).
The Kuriologist attribute his inspiration to collections in the Cabinets of Curiosities housed in museums, inspired by elements from witchcraft, pagan, dark gothic, macabre and steampunk. This type of art is categorised as “Outsider" or Raw/Brut art.
There are many more non-existent species that need a forever home please help.
You can find The Kuriologist on Ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sculpthunter
Etsy https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KuriousThings
Twitter https://twitter.com/strangecurios
Website http://www.kuriology.com
Vladimir has certainly chosen his gifts well this Yule so will not be subjected to my Spanish Tickler (No I am not giving you the clue for that particular present, some things should be kept secret).
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