Aetherwood: The Festival of Unity
Karen’s current passion project, Aetherwood: The Festival of Unity, is a rich narrative experience told through sculpture. This fantastical realm is home to seven enchanting characters, each hand-sculpted and brought to life with vibrant detail and personality.
So far, four characters have emerged from the studio and into the world:
Yomei, the reflective mandarin duck, who inspires gratitude and serenity
Noravana, the tiny dancer who expresses truth through movement
Patty, the lantern-bearing fairy of gentle wisdom and mischief
Aloysius (Teddy), the owl sage, whose quiet insights shape harmony
Each sculpture is part of a limited edition of 200, accompanied by a story card and sold through the Smiling Beagle store.
Every week, Karen spotlights one character from the Festival—sharing their origin, design process, and the values they represent. Last week, the focus was Noravana. This week’s featured character is Yomei, whose tranquil beauty and inner strength mirror the gentle ripples of change and reflection.
Ready to meet Yomei? [Click here to read her story➝]