{"product_id":"the-last-sleepover-oodies-uno","title":"The Last Sleepover: Oodies + Uno","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Last Sleepover: Oodies + Uno\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy artist: Jacqui Burnell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage alabaster sculpture, chalk paint, air-dry clay, lacquer. 21 x 6 x 8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Last Sleepover\" is a contemporary reinterpretation of one of history’s most recognised yet unseen moments. The Last Supper is known to us only through written accounts and Da Vinci’s celebrated painting, although without cameras, photos, or social media, no one today can say what it truly looked like. This artwork explores that space between documented history and the countless moments that were never recorded. The piece began as a vintage alabaster sculpture that was plain, monochrome, and traditionally solemn. I repurposed and hand-painted the entire work, bringing colour, humour, and warmth to a scene that is usually depicted with strict reverence. In my reimagining, Jesus and his disciples trade their robes for bright, patterned oodies. They gather not in rigid formality but in the relaxed familiarity of a late-night hangout, sharing simple food and leaning into the same comforting messiness that we associate with modern sleepovers. Handmade clay UNO cards and rule book added to the tabletop, transforming this historic moment into something instantly recognisable and relatable. By blending contemporary playfulness with a revered religious image, this piece encourages viewers to consider how much of history is constructed from interpretation rather than reality. If the Last Supper had been captured today, perhaps it would resemble a candid snapshot of friends laughing, debating, teasing, and competing over a card game. The Last Sleepover honours the unseen humanity behind the legend, reminding us that even the most iconic stories belonged to real people in unrecorded, unfiltered moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the artist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJacqui Burnell is a Brisbane-based self-taught artist whose practice spans painting, functional art, and imaginative creations using air-dry clay and ceramics. After leaving a long-term corporate career in 2017 due to sudden onset of a chronic illness, Jacqui returned to art as a form of personal restoration. What began as therapy evolved into a vibrant multidisciplinary practice grounded in curiosity, storytelling, and a love of pattern and colour. Working with chalk paint, acrylics, and clay, Jacqui moves fluidly between canvas, sculpture, and furniture. Her painted furniture pieces are known for their richly layered patinas, aged effects, and handcrafted patterns that evoke a sense of history and narrative. On canvas, she explores still life and portrait realism, often leaning toward bold maximalist colour. Her clay work brings forth whimsical characters, expressive faces, and animals that are each infused with personality and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection or delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis item is part of the Plant Empire Small Wonders Exhibition 2026, on display from 9 May - 7 June. Exhibition items are available for sale in person or online. In the unlikely event that a customer purchases the item in-store at the same time as it is sold online, we will refund the online purchase - thank you in advance for your understanding if this situation does occur. Exhibition pieces will be available for collection in-store or delivered from 11-14 June: to collect your item in person, please select the 'in-store pickup' option at checkout; or to have it delivered, please select either the Australia Post or courier option (Brisbane only) at checkout and your delivery fee will be calculated automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacqui Burnell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45617463394495,"sku":"PESWE26-04","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/6197\/5094\/files\/IMG-7984.jpg?v=1778251145","url":"https:\/\/plantempire.com.au\/products\/the-last-sleepover-oodies-uno","provider":"Plant Empire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}