Antonio Roberts

At a very young age we (and our parents) are bombarded with images of cute and adorable cartoon characters, with each story aiming to fill our young, innocent minds with wonder, promote healthy friendships, and encourage creativity. These stories would transport us into a fantasy world where anything was possible and nothing was what it seemed. As I grew older I began to learn that behind this imagery were very large corporations who have financial gain at their heart. The ideals that they promote come at a (financial) cost. Furthermore, they will actively halt anyone from using or taking inspiration from these images. Those images which early in life inspire us and promote creativity, in the future hinder it and actively stop it. Sticker Book was commissioned by Dr Rachel Marsden for the Wonder exhibition at The Herbert.