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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Kunst in der Zwicky Art Exhibition
The Art exhibition “Kunst in der Zwicky” took place May 28th~June 6th, 2010, in a former factory hall that our community government had transformed into a cultural center. Artists living or working in Fällanden, Switzerland (to which Benglen belongs to) were invited to participate. 34 artists profited of the possibility to show their paintings or sculpture. Only art, no craft was accepted for the exhibit. To avoid the possible rejection of my dolls, I submitted them not as dolls, but as “multi media figures”. Once they were professionally presented, nobody opposed. The artwork was well received by the audience. Continue reading
First Nations Exhibit Exceeds Expectations
Hey… the Whitehorse Yukon Territory exhibition of northern Native (aka First Nations) dolls from Canada was super… Especially the Athapaskan work which is so rare. There is a decent exhibition catalog so the photos I took were of details that the one or two each doll got in the publication, didn’t show… With these figures, most collectors are very interested in footwear and the level of detail in the construction. Continue reading
A Religious Experience
In the summer of 1993, Peter and I traveled to Würzburg Germany to visit his parents, who had the year before to retired to the homeland. He had made this trip many times in his childhood, and even spent a year in school. This was my first trip to Europe and only seen castles in photo books, I had no idea this experience would have such a strong influence on my creative expression and how my dormant Catholic roots were still very much alive. Continue reading
NIADA 2010: Chicago Events
The NIADA 2010 Annual Conference was held this summer at the Swissötel in Chicago, a short distance from the Hyatt Regency where UFDC members had gathered for their yearly convention. We all enjoyed the demos, flea market finds, and those fabulous Nancy Wiley souvenirs we all received at Tuesday night’s banquet.
NIADA 2010: Artists’ Demos
Tuesday, July 20th Conference attendees viewed demonstrations by NIADA artists:
Leslie Molen: Painting Eyes on Cloth
Lesley Keeble: Upholstered Wooden Bases
Diana Effner: Hearty Clay
Heather Maciak: Shoes for Small Dolls
Stephanie Blythe: Manipulation and Dyeing Textiles
Annie Wahl: All-in-One-Shoes with Leg Continue reading
NIADA 2010: Artists Show & Sale
2010 NIADA Chicago ~ Show & Sale
NIADA held its annual Show and Sale on Sunday, July 18th, during the NIADA conference in Chicago. Here are some examples of the work that was exhibited. Continue reading
Northern Canadian Dolls Exhibit
Northern Canadian Dolls Exhibit
‘Sewing our Traditions – Dolls of Canada North’
I am off to Whitehorse Yukon Territories next week via ferry and road (map) to visit an exhibit of dolls organized by the Yukon Arts Centre for the Vancouver Olympics. There is a blog for this exhibit that has some interviews with the doll makers. Continue reading
