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Philadelphia, PA · Functional Curiosities

TheKC Jones

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Handcrafted strangeness you can hold, use, and carry — one-of-a-kind miniatures, sculptures, and curios from Philadelphia.

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KC · Tom Savini SMEP · Philadelphia

The Artist

Hi, I'm KC.

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Long before I stepped onto a professional movie set or picked up a sculpting tool, I was a seeker of strange beauties. The things others might overlook — I always saw as treasures. Sculpting and painting have always been how I process the world and capture the unusual.

The strange has always called to me.

That obsession led me to the Tom Savini Special Makeup Effects Program, where I translated my traditional painting and sculpting skills into the technical artistry of cinematic illusion. I went on to work on commercial sets and large-scale art installations — but my heart has always lived in the details.

"I believe art should be carried with you — worn, held, used as a vessel for your own curiosity."

About two years ago, I began merging my SFX expertise with my love for miniatures and the macabre to create what I call Functional Curiosities — art that isn't just observed, but touched, used, and carried through your life.

Miniatures & Small Scenes Statement Sculptures Portable Curios Candle Holders Canvas & Prints Savini SMEP Graduate

Gallery

The Cabinet of Curiosities

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Sculpted CollectionCuriosity Cabinet

Functional ArtGothic Jewelry Box

DioramaThe Haunted Grove

TablewareRitual Collection

Creature DesignChitin Figurine

Vanity Curiosities — Sculpted Accessories

Sculpted AccessoriesVanity Curiosities

"Every piece is a handcrafted bridge between my SFX craft and a lifelong love for the unconventional."

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The Philosophy

Stillness. Anticipation. Something Present.

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The Moment Before

My work explores stillness and anticipation — the moments before or after an implied event. Nothing moves, but something feels present.

Intentionally Off

My pieces feel familiar at first — then something is slightly wrong. That's on purpose. I want you to keep looking. I want it to stay with you.

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Built By Hand

Everything is mixed media, handmade start to finish. The SFX craft is in every layer — texture, weight, the way light hits a surface. No shortcuts.

Made to Carry

Art shouldn't just hang on a wall. I make things you wear, use, hold, and live with — a tiny oddity for your shelf or a piece that stops people in their tracks.

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A Touch of the Beautifully Strange

Whether it's a tiny oddity for your shelf or a one-of-a-kind piece for your home — everything here is handcrafted, intentional, and made to be lived with. I don't make duplicates.

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Custom Work

Want Me to Make Something for You?

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I take a limited number of commissions throughout the year. Whether you have a very specific vision or just a feeling you want captured, reach out — I love collaborating on pieces that mean something to the person who ends up with them.

Don't worry about having the perfect description. Tell me what draws you to my work and we'll figure out the rest together.

Miniatures & Small Scenes — tiny worlds built to order
Statement Sculptures — one-of-a-kind pieces for your space
Portable Curios — compact mirrors, containers, wearables
Original Canvas Work — painted to your vision
Timelines vary — we'll work it out together
DM on Instagram — if you want to chat first

Your Name

Type of Commission

Tell Me About Your Vision

Or DM me directly: @thekcjones

Come Find Me

Thank You for Being Here.

Thank you for supporting The KC Jones and for bringing a touch of the beautifully strange into your home. Come find me on Instagram — that's where I live between shows.