About Us

Southern Curiosities is nestled in the quaint town of Irmo, South Carolina and is a mixture of creativity and admiration for the natural world. Specializing in entomology art and whimsical taxidermy — Southern Curiosities preserves the beauty of nature in shadow boxes, terrariums, and upcycled vintage displays. Every specimen and all botanicals used are sustainably sourced, honoring their lives even after they have passed from this world. Inspiration comes from the timeless elegance of Victorian taxidermy, the works of Walter Potter and the incorporation of the beauty of Mother Nature.

The Artist

Hi! My name is Jessica, and I’m the creator behind Southern Curiosities! From my humble beginnings in the enchanting woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula to being raised amidst the captivating landscape of the South's diverse nature, my love for the outdoors and the beauty of all living things has always been ingrained within me. At my core, I’ve always been an artist and I try to bring creativity to everything I do. As a child, I dabbled in every form of art I could get my hands on — from painting, to sewing, to creating puppets and everything in between. In 2019, I embarked on a personal journey of self-teaching the art of pinning insects, which eventually led me to venture into starting my own nature art business in 2020. The fusion of my appreciation for nature with my love for artistic expression and creative pursuits felt like a match made in heaven. And so, in the Spring of 2023, Southern Curiosities bloomed into a full-time endeavor allowing me to fully pursue my passion.

Every piece I create is a harmonious mingling of whimsy and artistry — where the enchantment of nature blends with the occasional touch of fun and quirkiness. Each creation is infused with a deep appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us.

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View fullsize T-minus 9 days until the doors open for the @atlantatattoofestival! I'm very excited to vend my first tattoo convention alongside my better half @shoe.tattoos and the crew of @thehowlingdog This Luna Moth along with other ornate frames, terrariums,
View fullsize If "YASSS QUEEN" was a taxidermied rat 👑 This royal rodent is the Queen of Queso and ready to rule over your castle! She will be available for adoption at @yallmartsc on Oct. 13th! 1-5pm • FREE ENTRY • all ages & all inclusi
View fullsize This (not so) little lady is a beautiful Tasar Silk Moth from Asia. Fun fact: Antheraea frithi is a species with a huge chromatic variability. Ground colors are usually yellowish to brownish, in some case they can even be very dark. You can find he
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View fullsize If a Victorian Vampire also liked modern clean lines, I think they'd dig this beautiful Red Helen Swallowtail piece coming to the @atlantatattoofestival September 27-29 Friday: 12PM – 10PM Saturday: 11AM – 10PM Sunday: 11AM – 7PM
View fullsize Smell the crisp air mixed with hay bails and apple cider. Feel the cool wind blow across the pumpkin patch. See the warm tones of an overcast Fall day. Hear the kids giggling as they make their way from door to door collecting sweet treats. Taste the
View fullsize It's a bird! It's a snake! It's...all of the above? This gorgeous giant Atlas Moth has wings that mimic a cobra when they're closed and it's one of the largest moths in the world! This big ol beauty is joining me at the @atlantatattoofestival Sept
View fullsize Welcome to WRESTLEMANIA ✨️ Can you name these macho men? Who else do you want to see enter the ring?? These fully taxidermied rats are on a custom made wooden open diorama that can sit on a shelf or hung flush on the wall (great option to keep away
View fullsize Nothing is impossible when pigs fly 🐷🪽 This was my first piglet and so much fun! Special shout out to @wilderose.farm for giving me the opportunity to work with one of their unfortunate losses and letting me give this cutie a second life. It's ama
View fullsize I'll never get sick of gold ornate frames especially when they surround a male Comet Moth - also known as the Madagascan Moon Moth🌙 I mean...just look at those tails This baroque beauty will be joining me at the @atlantatattoofestival Sept 27-29! .
View fullsize It's giving... Spooky Season This snake skin was given to me by my brother while he was on one of his archeological digs with DNR and I was so excited to make another snake skin piece to be available exclusively for my @yallmartsc ghouls! No pre-sa
View fullsize Tattooed people=Gamers.... right? Or is that just everyone I know? 🤓 Well, either way, I knew I had to do this little gamer for the @atlantatattoofestival! I'll be alongside all the nerds of @thehowlingdog Sept. 27-29 . The mouse's xbox controller
View fullsize His spikes 🤌 His antennae 🤌 His wings 🤌 The rainforest gets all the coolest insects. This elegant big boy will be joining me at the @atlantatattoofestival Sept. 27-29! Check out their page to buy your tickets now 🎟 . . #SouthernCuriosities #vultu
View fullsize This month, I will only be vending one event but it's a biggie and a first for me! You can find me at the @atlantatattoofestival Sept. 27-29 FRIDAY 12-10 • SATURDAY 11-10 • SUNDAY 11-7 single day pass $30 / 3 day weekend pass $65 You can f
View fullsize These 2 love birds are officially on their way to their new home! This was outside of my norm with adding clothing and hair but you can almost hear him whispering "Cara Mia" as he lovingly kisses her hand. 🥀 If you have an idea for rat ta
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