We love this simple series called ‘Too Much Love” by artist Katja Kemnitz.
Showing stuffed animals in their brand new, store-bought condition, followed by their well-loved, worn-in condition, we see the way these animals bring love to their owners.
As most of us had stuffed animals as children — a tattered teddy, a much-hugged jellycat, a one-eared rabbit — we can easily relate to the way these beloved creatures become worn and weathered over time.
See more of Kemnitz’ work on Behance.
Images © Copyright Katja Kemnitz.
“I show old, much-loved teddies and dolls and compare them with as good as new doppelgangers. I think the broken stuffed animals have a lot of soul.
The project is inspired by my older daughter, who took her plush dog everywhere when she was little. One day I found this dog again without button eye and torn seams in the store and bought it.
She did not like him. The old one was better and could not be replaced.”
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Amazing story, thank you for sharing!
As someone who’s lived for 80 years so far, I’d say the human version of these wonderful photos is not much different. I have a teddy bear, Andy Panda, who is also 80 years old. I still remember my Grandmother sewing the button where his eye had been when I was 5. I also remember a tiny teddy I called “Little Teddy” who got lost. I must have left him outside. We looked everywhere. My Mom said, “Maybe the dogs got him.” I was horrified and it haunted me for a very long time. Thanks so much for these photos that carry so many memories and so much love. They’re like little ambassadors of love.
I laughed out loud at the first monkey! 🤣
I love it. I still have my favorite stuffed bear that I’ve had since my childhood.