Mari Kasurinen

My Little Pop Icons

The “My Little Pop Icons” -series has been featured widely on internet, TV-shows, newspapers and magazines and has been exhibited in numerous internationally renowned galleries and art museums in Europe, the United States, and Canada, as well as at significant art events such as the Art Basel art fairs in 2012-2013.

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Large My Little Pop Icons

These larger My Little Pop Icons use a special big Generation 3 My Little Pony toy as their base.

My Little Xena side view

My Little Xena

In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero!

My Little Darth Vader sculpure

My Little Darth Vader

The iconic villain as a My Little Pony. Now with a removable helmet!

My Little Edward Scissorhands front view

My Little Edward Scissorhands (2nd)

My Little Edward Scissorhands (2nd) is a gentle outsider with a creative edge — literally. With scissors for hooves and a heart full of sensitivity, this pony reminds us that difference can be both beautiful and magical.

A close up of My Little Chestburster (2nd) sculpture

My Little Chestburster (2nd)

The Chestburster is the galaxy's most aggressive 'surprise party,' and unfortunately, you're the cake.

My Little Dr. Frank-N-Furter (2nd) front view

My Little Dr. Frank-N-Furter (2nd)

My Little Dr. Frank-N-Furter struts in glitter and confidence, celebrating freedom, self-expression, and fabulous excess. A tiny tribute to cult cinema’s most unapologetic icon — because sometimes the pony is the show.

My Little Harry Potter front view

My Little Harry Potter

The Pony Who Lived! My Little Harry Potter gallops straight from the wizarding world into the ponyverse. Armed with magic, courage, and a lightning-shaped destiny, this pony proves that even the smallest hero can change the course of a story.

My Little Tom of Finland side view

My Little Tom of Finland

As a foal, Tom’s first crush was a strapping young plow horse who worked the fields around his family home.

A photo of My Little Leikki pony sculpture

My Little Leikki

I designed Museum Leikki their very own My Little Pop Icon, My Little Leikki! Museum Leikki is the first museum in the world to have its own My Little Pop Icon.

My Little Aquaman side pose

My Little Aquaman

Arthur Curry, the pony-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis!

My Little Miss Fisher front view

My Little Miss Fisher

A female sleuth gallops through the back lanes and jazz clubs of Melbourne in the late 1920s!

My Little She-Ra front view

My Little She-Ra

My Little She-Ra blends heroic power with pastel playfulness, turning an iconic warrior princess into a pony-powered symbol of strength and confidence. This sculpture playfully challenges ideas of femininity and heroism, reminding us that power can sparkle, smile, and still save the day.

My Little Dolly Parton back view

My Little Dolly Parton

My Little Dolly Parton celebrates big hair, big heart, and even bigger talent. This glittering pony tribute captures Dolly’s warmth, wit, and unstoppable spirit — a playful reminder that kindness and confidence never go out of style.

My Little Topelius side view

My Little Topelius

My Little Topelius brings Finnish storytelling to the pony pasture. This literary tribute celebrates imagination, empathy, and the timeless power of stories — reminding us that a gentle voice can shape a nation’s dreams.

My Little Sylvanas Windrunner front view

My Little Sylvanas Windrunner

My Little Sylvanas Windrunner blends dark elegance with toy-like charm. A tiny banshee queen balancing grace and menace, she proves that even the most feared characters can gallop between sweetness and shadow.

My Little Cleopatra front view

My Little Cleopatra

Cleopatra VII was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, ruling Egypt from 51 BC - 30 BC. She was also celebrated for her beauty and her love affairs with the Roman warlords Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. No wonder she had her hooves full.

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More coming soon! Stay tuned!

"Mari Kasurinen's collection of "My Little Pop Icons," is a series of My Little Pony-inspired individual pieces that collectively create a nuanced body of work. Kasurinen's inspiration for the project stems heavily from the digital age obssession with the personal brand, and what it means to translate that brand into a commentary on individualism and consumerism." -James Nichols, The Huffington Post

My Little Pop Icons

These My Little Pop Icons use the much loved 1980's Generation 1 My Little Pony or a normal size Generation 3 My Little Pony toy as their base.

"The much-loved children's toy, My Little Pony, has undergone an extraordinary transformation. The new collection sees the ponies mimic a variety of characters from cult films like Batman and Alien." -The Guardian, Guardian.co.uk

"Popkulttuuriin hurahtanut suomalainen taiteilija Mari Kasurinen oli jo aikaansa edellä ennen tätä äärilleen mennyttä ponibuumia. [...] Kasurisen omintakeinen ote huomioitiin jo vuonna 2009 ulkomaisissakin medioissa." -Katri Koskinen, mtv3.fi

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