The Black Pixie | Bandit Dog

Dogs have been an integral part of our lives since forever! Mans best friend, faithful companions and a joy to have around. These toys are for anyone who needs the love and companionship of a K9 in their life without the need to pay the cheese tax or go out for toilet stops on a freezing winter's night! Made from recycled woolen blanket with a felt mask and spots, these little guys measure approximately 30 cm long by 20cm high. 

The Black Pixie is the maker name of Jillaine Lang, who works across many mediums. From OOAK art dolls to mixed media paintings, textile collage and sculpture and eclectic jewellery made of all sorts, her work is unique and quirky. Upcycling and repurposing items to give them a new life is a big part of her kaupapa. Of dual Maori (Ngati Marukukere) and Pakeha (English/Scottish/French) decent, her work is rich in symbolism relating to her multicultural identity, the quest for a sense of self, the despair of displacement, the joy of connecting with her whakapapa, strong feminine messaging, the love of her nature and folklore. Pieces are often playful whilst telling a story of ancestral connections, spiritual connectedness, courage, kindness and bravery along the way.