Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre

2026 Muswellbrook Art Prize

My Little Princess

Nicola Bolton

My Little Princess, 2025 hand-built No.6 white clay, underglaze, glaze, timber, fabric, acrylic paint, metal 100 x 60 x 60 cm

My sculpture, 'My Little Princess', represents daughters from all nations and cultures. Balanced on cushions painted with the colours of world flags, it humorously highlights the immense pressures and unattainable expectations placed on young woman. Life often feels like a game of chess, where every move is scrutinised and controlled by society. The piece blends humour with a strong message, critiquing these norms while celebrating their resilience, identity and strength.