Fine Art & Fancy Things

BIO

Fine Art & Fancy Things miniatures challenge the limits of scale and elevates the overlooked. They are not trinkets, but talismans – each piece quietly profound. From reimagined matchboxes to iconic film scenes in vintage cameras they are meditations on scale, memory and the imaginative life of objects. The family studio in Hampstead is a sanctuary of tools, textures and imagination were hours drift by in sculptural bliss.

“The miniature is not simply a reduction, but a lens through which the soul contemplates the infinite within the finite.” – Inspired by Gaston Bachelard.

The Duffy family bring their unique charm and imagination to Alfies with their whimsical stall, Fine Art & Fancy Things. Their hand crafted works include tiny foods, peg dolls, and intricate dioramas inspired by history, art, and everyday life. Each piece is unique and lovingly made using up-cycled materials, including vintage match boxes and cameras. Along with Dolls house furniture redressed with original hand made accessories and original water colour paintings. Showcasing the family’s passion for detail and creativity. Whether you’re after an unusual keepsake or a unique gift, Fine Art & Fancy Things stall offers boundless possibilities of magical miniature worlds.