The poster at the entrance to The Cottage Gallery says
'Liz Pearce dollmaker'
'Liz Pearce dollmaker'
But what's in a name?
Is the label dollmaker important or defining?
Why would I want to change it -
pride?
money?
self-esteem?
identity?
So I considered all the labels that have been given me
while I have participated in The Open Studios Project.
dollmaker
Absolutely correct.
I make dolls.
textile archivist
recording the domestic history of the community
Absolutely correct.
Consider Ladies a Plate and Cosy Up With A Bit Of Skirt
Is the label dollmaker important or defining?
Why would I want to change it -
pride?
money?
self-esteem?
identity?
So I considered all the labels that have been given me
while I have participated in The Open Studios Project.
dollmaker
Absolutely correct.
I make dolls.
textile archivist
recording the domestic history of the community
Absolutely correct.
Consider Ladies a Plate and Cosy Up With A Bit Of Skirt
textile artist
Absolutely correct.
I create art dolls using textiles.
outsider artist
Absolutely correct.
I am self-taught, with little contact with the mainstream art world.
crafter
Absolutely correct.
I work hard at my craft, exploring ideas, designs, materials, series.
Absolutely correct.
I create art dolls using textiles.
outsider artist
Absolutely correct.
I am self-taught, with little contact with the mainstream art world.
crafter
Absolutely correct.
I work hard at my craft, exploring ideas, designs, materials, series.
fine artist
Absolutely correct.
Dolls made in a series, reflecting a concept
Absolutely correct.
Dolls made in a series, reflecting a concept
What's in a name?
Very little, really.
I am who I am,
trying to become the best person I can be,
trying to realise the gifts I have been given, for the good of all I encounter.
Liz Pearce
loved and loving human being
Very little, really.
I am who I am,
trying to become the best person I can be,
trying to realise the gifts I have been given, for the good of all I encounter.
Liz Pearce
loved and loving human being