The Mouse
Pen, gel pen, acrylic paint, and original collage on paper, 42 × 29.7 cm, c. 2019
This artwork was inspired by my son, whom we affectionately nicknamed "The Mouse" as a baby. The name came from a moment of calm after a seizure, when he lay asleep in his hospital cot like a tiny, curled-up storybook mouse.
Over time, that simple nickname grew into playful songs, silly phrases, a large papier-mâché mouse named Maurice, and countless bonding moments that continue to this day.
This mouse, unlike the delicate storybook mice that inspired his nickname, stands strong and determined, a reflection of the remarkable young man my son has become.
© Sam Jackson 2026. All rights reserved.
'Maurice'
Paper mâché and acrylic paint, 69 x 25cm, c. 2009
