Kartini Thomas is an American sculptor who lives and works on Oléron Island in France. Inspired by monsters, microbiology and modular toys, Thomas sculpts playful landscapes populated by creatures that are at once charming and unsettling. Changes in scale, mischief, monstrosity, exploration and unpredictability are important parts of this creative adventure. She was recently awarded the Homo Faber Fellowship as a Master Artisan as well as the Young European Ceramicist's Prize.