The Collector of Wisplings AP

Giclée (pronounced "zhee-clay") is a neologism for the process of making fine art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. The word "giclée" is derived from the French language word "le gicleur" meaning "nozzle", or more specifically "gicler" meaning "to squirt, spurt, or spray". It was coined in 1991 by Jack Duganne, a printmaker working in the field, to represent any inkjet-based digital print used as fine art. The intent of that name was to distinguish commonly known industrial "Iris proofs" from the type of fine art prints artists were producing on those same types of printers. The name was originally applied to fine art prints created on Iris printers in a process invented in the early 1990s but has since come to mean any high quality ink-jet print and is often used in galleries and print shops to denote such prints. Artiqfox, is an independent 3D designer and toy artist celebrated for her charming resin art figures called Wisplings. These collectible toys embody elemental spirits—such as fire, water, and fog—that symbolize hope and resilience during challenging times. Artiqfox’s portfolio includes a variety of limited-edition and collaborative pieces, such as “Spark-ling” the fire Wispling, “Ash-ling,” and “Droplette.” Notable collaborations feature artists like Task One and Fluff Riot. Her creations often debut in small batches, making them highly sought after by collectors.