A Lovely Surprise
Hello everyone. It turns out that I had Walking Pneumonia. It sapped all my energy, so much so that I have not even had the energy to make comments on all your wonderful posts.
The very kind and talented Constance of Rochambeau has written a post on two Icelandic doll artists that she has met here in New Jersey, Mary Louisa Klawetter and me.
I thought it would be nice to have a nice little post, for those of you that come over from her blog. This is one I first published in November 2005.
Thank you dear Constance, you are doing wonders for my recovery. You are truly one of the kindest people I have ever known.
It has occurred to me that I have only given a little glimpse into my art world.
I started making Art Dolls twenty five years ago. Over the years, I have used different mediums, and as the medium changed, so also did my style.
I have often been told that my figures are not dolls. This of course is understandable, as what most of us think of when we hear the word doll, is our favorite play doll from childhood. This is a big discussion in the Art Doll world, as our work is often misunderstood and underappreciated. There are numerous doll artists that cannot get into major craft shows, galleries, group art shows etc., as there is not a category for dolls, in many of these venues. One prominent doll artist was asked by a gallery owner, to dress her doll in clothing made from the same material as her doll, not cloth, as she had done in the past.......in essence she was being asked to make a figurine and not an Art Doll. There is light on the horizon, however, as a few galleries, major craft shows, group art shows etc., will accept us, if we call our dolls, figurative art, three dimensional multimedia art or some other name alluding to what we do. A few have educated themselves about the world and the art, of the Art Doll and will promote and accept it as such, in their venue. I could go on and on, on this subject, however, I fear I would loose you into boredom, rather than peaking your interest.
So instead, I am posting photos of a few of my pieces, to show what I have done over the years. Thank you for looking.
I made this cloth jester in 1989
I call this piece "The Maskmaker" he is part of a three piece scene, with a Lion and Lioness. He is giving the Lion a choice of the masks he made for him, for the masked ball. This piece was made in 1997. He was seen on the Carol Duval Show,in an episode where I was a featured artist. Medium is paper clay and cloth
In 1989, I was all into the jumping jack form and used that form, for my cloth pieces.
This little lady "Princess Papillon" is made from a two part clay called Apoxie Sculpt, over a gourd. I clothed her in paper and cloth embelishments.
Last is my favorite piece called "The Awakening" Made of wood, Apoxie Sculpt, polymer clay, paper and mosses. Made in 2002
The very kind and talented Constance of Rochambeau has written a post on two Icelandic doll artists that she has met here in New Jersey, Mary Louisa Klawetter and me.
I thought it would be nice to have a nice little post, for those of you that come over from her blog. This is one I first published in November 2005.
Thank you dear Constance, you are doing wonders for my recovery. You are truly one of the kindest people I have ever known.
It has occurred to me that I have only given a little glimpse into my art world.
I started making Art Dolls twenty five years ago. Over the years, I have used different mediums, and as the medium changed, so also did my style.
I have often been told that my figures are not dolls. This of course is understandable, as what most of us think of when we hear the word doll, is our favorite play doll from childhood. This is a big discussion in the Art Doll world, as our work is often misunderstood and underappreciated. There are numerous doll artists that cannot get into major craft shows, galleries, group art shows etc., as there is not a category for dolls, in many of these venues. One prominent doll artist was asked by a gallery owner, to dress her doll in clothing made from the same material as her doll, not cloth, as she had done in the past.......in essence she was being asked to make a figurine and not an Art Doll. There is light on the horizon, however, as a few galleries, major craft shows, group art shows etc., will accept us, if we call our dolls, figurative art, three dimensional multimedia art or some other name alluding to what we do. A few have educated themselves about the world and the art, of the Art Doll and will promote and accept it as such, in their venue. I could go on and on, on this subject, however, I fear I would loose you into boredom, rather than peaking your interest.
So instead, I am posting photos of a few of my pieces, to show what I have done over the years. Thank you for looking.
I made this cloth jester in 1989
I call this piece "The Maskmaker" he is part of a three piece scene, with a Lion and Lioness. He is giving the Lion a choice of the masks he made for him, for the masked ball. This piece was made in 1997. He was seen on the Carol Duval Show,in an episode where I was a featured artist. Medium is paper clay and cloth
In 1989, I was all into the jumping jack form and used that form, for my cloth pieces.
This little lady "Princess Papillon" is made from a two part clay called Apoxie Sculpt, over a gourd. I clothed her in paper and cloth embelishments.
Last is my favorite piece called "The Awakening" Made of wood, Apoxie Sculpt, polymer clay, paper and mosses. Made in 2002
14 Comments:
Walking pneumonia! Man alive Mo'a, that is dangerous! I had it once, and didn't even know it. Now you must take care not to get it again, as it may have made you more susceptable to future bouts. Hope you are all better and healthy now.
Your creations are really wonderful - I would consider some of them to be dolls, whilst others (like my Skyrrman) are more like figures. They are all fabulous!
I'm so glad to see you back :)
Dear Mo'a,
So happy you are starting to feel better!! I didn't know you were sick!! Your work is beautiful and it is fun to see how it has evolved over the years!
Hope you and Mary Louisa will meet when you feel better!
Take care friend!
Wow, I hope you are feeling and getting better.
I love your work.
Mo'a, I add my wishes for your speedy recovery! And, of COURSE these are dolls! I had no idea you made so many marvelous creations! I always see part of The Awakening, but had not seen it all. WOW! I think it is VERY impressive, as are each of your pieces! Your gourd piece is exceptional, too! How wonderful to learn that not only are you a kind, intelligent human being, but a terrific artist as well!
Hello dear friend, I too am glad you are feeling better... what a month! Just take it slow, we are here and as you can and desire, it is always wonderful to come and visit and find the beautiful art and treasures that you share here, thank you so for this post. I so admire your creations and art... you are a treasure my dear and if I were there, I would give you a hug and then we would sit down to a mug of aromatic tea from our travels!!! Much love to you...
Terry: Thank you for your concern. I am slowly coming back...tired all the time...little bursts of energy then collapse.
Constance: Thank you my dear...I always think it is fun to see how a persons art evolves...thank you again for doing a feature on me and Mary Louisa. I invited her and you to come in the new year for a visit to my studio.
Nessa: Thank you for you well wishes and for your compliment :)
Kai: Thank you dear Kai for you well wishes and for your lovely compliment. I am looking forward to full recovery.
Lea: It is always so wonderful to hear from you. This has been a long road to travel...I feel good and then I feel knocked down again.
Thank you for your wonderful compliments. I look forward to meeting you and collecting my hug from you :)
Being sick is never fun... but it does allow you time to rest and regroup! I always enjoy seeing your work, you are a true spark of inspiration and delight! I hope you are on the mend and will have a wonderful Thanksgiving - I am thankful for you!
Hope you are 100% back to yourself soon. Being sick just drains everything out of you and seems like it takes forever to get that energy back.
Love the pieces you put on your blog. Your work is wonderful. Awakening is my favorite.
Goodness gracious, Mo'a. Take care of yourself so you don't get the boogie woogie blues, too. They're co-morbid, you know.
I remember that post. Your sculpture is wonderful. Aesop's wondering why his/her picture isn't up, though.
I didn't know you had been so sick-that's awful. Here's to you feeliing better!!
D.
PS- Love the jester doll!!
I understand your dilemma with dolls...I so often get the comment "I am not a doll person" and struggle as well where to fit in.
To your good health! Beautiful work!
WHOA. as you may -- or may not know, my own household has been filled with maladies (my son's terrible accident/the loss of my beloved brother-in-law), which is my excuse for not stopping by sooner. that said, i'm so very sorry to know you've been ill. here's hoping you're feeling better NOW dear and lovely friend!
having seen these pieces with my own two eyes i can only say you are an artist extraordinaire -- that said, as a "human being", YOU are even better!
much love to you on this Happy Thanksgiving, Mo'a! xox neva
Ulla: Thank you I treasure the compliment coming from you.
I am on the mend and will be good as new in no time.
I am thankful for Friends like you dear Ulla.
Fran: Perhaps even better :) Thank you fro your good wishes.
The Awakening is my favorite also :)
Doug: Yes, I am hopeing that I won't get the boogie woogie blues, that would be going too far.
Tell Aesop that I will corect that oversight soon :) I hope he will forgive me.
Donna: I am getting there...one step forward one back...but soon it will be more steps forward, to be sure.
I had fun doing those Jesters...I actually had someone ask me to make them one...it will be fun to do again after all those years.
Nicol: It is a great dilema for us Doll Artists...I love your work and I am so happy that you have been able to find a nitch.
Don't you just love what people permit themselves to say right to your face. Thank you for the compliment.
My Dear Neva: I did not know about your Son's accident or your Brother-in-law...my condolences to you and your family.
I am feeling a lot better...however, it is a slow road and a very fogy road...I will be right as rain in no time now.
Thank you dear for that wonderful compliment.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Family...much love to you all.
I love your art dolls - hoping to see more and also looking forward to the elves...
you have inspired me
xox - eb.
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