Patricia Piccinini: A Dark Fairytale is a portrait of world-renowned Australian artist Patricia Piccinini - famous for creating bizarre mutant creatures. The film examines her roots and influences, along with the profound impact the death of her mother had on the artists work.. It follows too the transitions Piccinini has made from one theme to another, as she explores the interface between technology and nature and makes a new series of work, collaborating with husband Peter Hennessy for the first time.