Little Susi Discovers It Costs So Much to Be Perfect print of hand cut collage

Created from the front page of an old magazine, a wide-eyed child tenderly embraces a comically long roll of receipts. Little Susi Discovers It Costs So Much to Be Perfect pairs sweet vintage innocence with a wonderfully sharp punchline about beauty, expectations, and the price tag attached to perfection.

With its nostalgic editorial look and sly modern humor, this surreal collage makes a memorable conversation piece for a gallery wall, dressing area, office, or creative space.

Features

• Meticulously cut and arranged by hand — no AI. No shortcuts, just scissors, glue and imagination
• Made from true vintage imagery
• A surreal vintage magazine cover featuring a child embracing an impossibly long roll of receipts
• A witty gift for vintage lovers, magazine collectors, beauty-industry skeptics, and fans of clever feminist art

This is a PRINT of a hand cut collage. Professionally printed, high quality Giclee print at least 300 dpi. Most of my collages feature images that are 50–100 years old. These carry the soft textures, subtle fading, and slight imperfections that come from age and early printing methods — a distinct nostalgic character that can't be replicated with modern imagery. These gentle imperfections are part of the charm, giving each piece a timeless, one-of-a-kind feel.

Available in 5 × 7 and 8 × 10 inch sizes.

Protected in a plastic sleeve and shipped in a rigid mailer. This is an unframed art print. Colors may vary due to differences in monitors and internet output.