Rachaela DiRosaria, New Orleans-based contemporary folk artist to create one of a kind shadow boxes and diorama from new and reclaimed wood. DiRosaria draws inspiration from turn of the century attractions and advertisement such as that of vaudeville and circus/side show and has an affinity for the the more sinful side of human nature. DiRosaria’s figures and characters are hand drawn and original to her own concept, one created they are mounted in hand made boxes that are layered with various elements including but not limited to, fabric, metal, paper, found objects and lighting.

DiRosaria will be creating on the spot figures from birch wood as well as working on processing of reclaimed woods, simple box building, preforming wood scrolling and painting using a variety of hand and power tools.