SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH DIFFERENT EYES
It is a pleasure and a gift to be given an opportunity to see the world through another's eyes. It is as if I can catch a glimpse of their essence; their reason-for-being; their soul. Such a privilege.
When I make a doll from the pattern or innovation of another doll-maker, I am graced with such an opportunity. At a level, which I cannot describe nor articulate, I feel a connection, a cross-pollination, a soul-sharing.
When I create using cast-off or recycled materials, once again I am graced with the opportunity to see the world through another's eyes. Each article, each piece of fabric, each textile or fibre, comes to me imbued with its history: of manufacture; of resources; of ownership and stewardship; of creation and transformation. When I reuse these materials, I wish to honour the integrity of the materials, and at the same time, give them a new and authentic voice.
When I make a doll from the pattern or innovation of another doll-maker, I am graced with such an opportunity. At a level, which I cannot describe nor articulate, I feel a connection, a cross-pollination, a soul-sharing.
When I create using cast-off or recycled materials, once again I am graced with the opportunity to see the world through another's eyes. Each article, each piece of fabric, each textile or fibre, comes to me imbued with its history: of manufacture; of resources; of ownership and stewardship; of creation and transformation. When I reuse these materials, I wish to honour the integrity of the materials, and at the same time, give them a new and authentic voice.
The eyes through which I have seen ...
I am privileged to live with a talented felt-maker, Julie Voss. She made this piece of felt from Gotlein and NZ Merino, but was dissatisfied with the result. It was the inspiration for the dolls.
Doll-makers Lynne Sward, elinor peace bailey, Pamela Hastings and Artgirlz were the muse for some of the dolls. Their viewpoint is refreshing and illuminating. Thank you for sharing your giftedness.
Doll-makers Lynne Sward, elinor peace bailey, Pamela Hastings and Artgirlz were the muse for some of the dolls. Their viewpoint is refreshing and illuminating. Thank you for sharing your giftedness.
