Belsize Park Mum Creates ‘Happy Art’ from Son’s Outgrown Toys

Kat Vandal turns her son’s outgrown toys into ‘Happy Art’, showcasing her first London exhibition at Omnide Gallery. Inspired by her childhood and street art, she aims to evoke joy and nostalgia through colourful installations, instead of focusing on climate change negatively. The exhibition runs from April 3 to May 29.

Kat Vandal, a mother from Belsize Park, has creatively transformed her son’s outgrown toys into art, calling it ‘Happy Art’. The French-born pop artist incorporates items like ball pit balls and stuffed animals into colourful installations. Following her successful debut exhibition in Berlin, she now showcases her work at Omnide Gallery in London.

Her art draws inspiration from her 80s and 90s childhood and London’s street art. Vandal aims to induce a feeling of joy through her bright, uplifting pieces featuring glitter, flowers, and nostalgic items. She states that her goal is “to provoke a dopamine rush” with her art.

Rather than highlighting the negativity associated with climate change and waste, Vandal prefers to raise awareness in a positive light. She also takes on commissions to create personalised pieces from children’s items, celebrating their growth into new phases of life. Her exhibition, Happy Art, is open from April 3 until May 29 at Omnide Gallery, Belsize Park.

Kat Vandal’s innovative approach to art transforms childhood memorabilia into vibrant, uplifting installations. Her work not only celebrates memories but also encourages positivity around the themes of recycling and environmental consciousness. The Happy Art exhibition provides a space for nostalgia and joy, inviting viewers to reconnect with their own childhood experiences, while running until May 29.

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