PEZ BOOTH #p47
When you get an idea that sticks out in your mind, you have the choice to silence it or go after it with all you have. My name is Ayrcyia Thomson and I am a multimedia artist. My latest project, Valkyrie Britannia, started in 2016 as a way to express myself by creating artistic costume creations with an emphasis on warrior-maiden themes. The inspiration from the designs are a mix of medieval heraldry, world mythologies and assorted fantasy motifs. I currently am concentrated on bringing a feminine eye to foam armor making but would eventually like to expand future designs to include more masculine design elements as well. The materials that I use for my projects are assorted fabric textiles and lightweight EVA foam. My first show was only 8 months after I first started posting headdresses online under the Valkyrie Britannia name and I won my first award as a Maker of Merit at the local Kansas City Maker Faire! Since then I’ve worked with artists who have collaborated or asked for custom pieces by me. It would be a dream to eventually make this a full-time career. If you get a dream that you are passionate about, follow it, work hard, and watch your adventure unfold in front of you.