The minted Mouse - A luxury Relic Reimagined
Each sculpture starts with a spark, an image I can’t shake. For The Minted Mouse, that spark was imagining the discovery of a relic, something that feels both familiar and completely changed.
This piece combines the classic Mickey silhouette with the rich textures of upcycled Louis Vuitton and money-green details.
This sculpture is meant to look like a reconstructed specimen, the sort of thing you might find in a dimly lit Cabinet of Curiosities or the back room of an archaeological institute. It’s a skull with Mickey ears, made from upcycled Louis Vuitton pieces and money-green accents, carefully restored as if by an anthropologist studying a lost icon.
Dimensions:
Height: 19.5 inches
Width: 19 inches
Depth: 13 inches
Explore the inspiration and process behind this piece.
This piece begins with a question: what if Mickey Mouse were a relic — something unearthed, studied, and carefully restored? The Minted Mickey is a skull with Mickey's iconic ears, built to feel like a reconstructed specimen from a lost era. Something you'd find in the back room of an archaeological institute, or a dimly lit Cabinet of Curiosities.
The money-green accents are intentional — a nod to the color of currency and the weight of cultural legacy that a figure like Mickey carries. Built from authentic upcycled Louis Vuitton monogram canvas, leather strips, hardware, and reclaimed found objects, the piece layers nostalgia, luxury, and quiet commentary on consumer culture into a single striking form.
Materials: Authentic upcycled Louis Vuitton canvas, leather, and hardware; reclaimed components and found objects.
Dimensions: 19.5"H × 19"W × 13"D
Edition: Limited Edition 1 of 1 — signed with certificate of authenticity
Q: What materials were used to create The Minted Mouse?
This sculpture combines:
Authentic upcycled Louis Vuitton monogram canvas
leather strips and hardware
Reclaimed components and found objects
Hand-cut panels and archival adhesives
Every material was sourced from reputable second-hand suppliers and authenticated before deconstruction.
Q: What inspired this piece?
The Minted Mouse draws from the cultural impact of a globally recognized character while weaving in the symbolism of value, legacy, and money. The green accents reference the color of money—melding nostalgia, luxury, and commentary on consumer culture. The oversized ears and relief-style skull structure reinforce the relic-like story behind the design.
