Bio

Molly is a Seattle based artist, originally from Waukesha, Wisconsin. She first became interested about sculptural arts through Lego brand building elements, and by designing her own 3d paper cutout constructions. She has attended The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, and The Minneapolis College of Art and Design for illustration and design studies. She has been working as a freelance artist since 2002, working on projects like The Comfort Guide, doing a CD package design for Seattle band The Georgetown Orbits, producing content for Steampunk Magazine, and Jake VonSlatt's Steampunk Workshop website. In 2005 she had a fine art show in Seattle, and in 2007 her steampunk inspired fashion and jewelry designs began taking off and she was interviewed in the April 2008 issue of the prestigious Weird Tales Magazine, The New York Times, The Boston Phoenix, and many online blogs.

But most importantly, she hopes to inspire people with her work. She tries to share her methods with others, and show that you don't need a lot of fancy tools or materials to make some amazing stuff. She lives with her primary boyfriend as they prepare for the worst and hope for the best for both the future of the world and for human society.

Artist Statement

I am excited about exploring and celebrating the nexus of the past and the future through the lens of modern designs and techniques. I generally use antique materials as much as possible, but my eye is focused on creating something unique and avant guard. I also lavish attention to detail and try to imbue each item with a narrative of some sort so that it feels more like an artifact from another place and time.

November 2008
Vintage horologist materials, antique clockwork parts, cameo button, brass chain wings and findings, old costume jewelry pearls,
$130.00
sold
brass bullet casings, military seal, hematite beads, jasper beads, vintage star charms, brass findings and hardware, ribbon
$140.00
antique clockwork parts, bone beads, bone toggles, vintage buttons, silver findings
$150.00
brass beads filligee and chain, wood beads, antique clockwork parts, vintage findings, silver charm, ceramic beads, tin beer can
$150.00
artifacts by pioneers of american steampunk
September 2008
Statement on "Anachrotechnofetishism":

This is the first time I have offered my more elaborate and technically advanced work for sale to the public. I have been working for about a year now with the steampunk aesthetic, and have come to meet some of the most amazing people I have ever known. The last year has been a wonderful roller coaster ride for me, and I wanted this show to be a celebration of our community, to show the world that America is still a thriving and important place in some ways. The whole world is changing fast, and large facets of our lives are going to have to adjust to it, but it need not be a tragedy at all. Call me steampunk, tinkerer, villain, artist, mad scientist, misguided; but most of all, call me a survivor, for I am already planning to be a part of the new world that will be forged fresh upon the old. I want to part with these designs I've created over the last year so that I may begin to explore new horizons with my artwork. Rather than relegate these things to a box in a closet, I offer them to the public to enjoy, and even perhaps own for posterity.

Steel, Nickel, Brass, Enamel
$120.00
sold
Recovered Leather, Faux Leather, Brass, Steel, Copper, Vintage Goggles, Wood
$275.00
sold
Sansa M250, Brass, Steel, Sony Headset, Brass, Faux Leather, Copper
$350.00
not available
Brass, Steel, Nickel, Copper, Bakelite, Plastic, Rubber, Leather Cord
$1,800.00
not available
Brass, Nickel, Steel, Vintage Cameo
$190.00
sold
Brass, Steel, Nickel, Bone, Wood
$130.00
not available
Acrylic, Colored Pencil
$300.00
not available
Copper, Brass, Steel, Nickel, Glass Vacuum Tube
$225.00
not available
Bone, Steel, Brass
$110.00
sold
Brass, Steel, Copper, Nickel
$150.00
sold
Acrylic, Colored Pencil
12x12" Framed
$500.00
not available
Brass, Nickel, Steel, Copper, Acrylic, Rubber, Plastic, Glass
$8,500.00
not available
Acrylic, Colored Pencil
$1,800.00
not available
Brass, Steel, Nickel, Copper, Faux Leather, Rubber, Nylon Cord
$2,000.00
not available
Antique Findings, Brass, Steel, Nickel, Bone
$150.00
sold
Brass, Steel, Bakelite, Enamel
$85.00
sold
Steel, Nickel, Copper, Brass
$200.00
not available
Acrylic, Colored Pencil
11x8" Framed
$200.00
sold
Music
Anachrotechnofetishism - The System (Recoil in Horror From)
Time: 55:00
49.5MB
This mix begins the journey into the Post Civ world. The beginning is set in an urban landscape as a tragic story unfolds between a woman and two gentlemen (one a mad schemer and the other an innocent dreamer) who are vying for her attention as the facade of the modern era begins to crack around them. Set 1 of 3, prepared by Molly "Porkshanks" Friedrich.

Fresh. Urban. Seattle.

Halogen Creative, LLC.

Seattle Art Gallery in Belltown, Seattle. Video visual audio art painting music dancing show.