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New Kokeshi Doll for 2009 show at JANM in L.A.
May 29th, 2009 posted by
Yellena
My new Kokeshi is off to Los Angeles to be a part of the JANM Kokeshi exhibit.
Sneak Peek -
“Eva” - ink & acrylic on wood
(The painting will be included in my next originals post on Etsy.. Coming Soon!)
“JANM in collaboration with LATDA and Christina Conway present:
The Kokeshi Show – From Folk Toy to Art Toy
July 11th - October 4th, 2009
LATDA and guest curator, Christina Conway are carefully selecting over 100 artists to customize creative style wooden Japanese Kokeshi dolls to be part of a comprehensive Kokeshi exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, California.”
You can view works from the 2007 Kokeshi exhibit HERE
Alex. says:
May 29th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Oh wow. Her face is brilliant! And she looks so great in front of your painting. I think this is my fave Kokeshi doll now :)
Christina Conway says:
May 30th, 2009 at 7:37 am
exquisite, you’ve truly outdone yourself! She’s amazing and I adore all the detail work. Thank you SO much for being in this show again!
N.C. Winters says:
May 31st, 2009 at 11:31 am
Amazing piece! I need to get mine finished and shipped out this week. I know I’m already late!
angie says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:56 am
I LOVE her! She’s beautiful! Looks like an amazing show. I wish I could see all the work in person. *a
faun bonewits says:
June 25th, 2009 at 8:43 am
I love your art
its so full of life
the slim shape of this kokeshi
is different than the others in the gallerii
it fits your art just right
how did you make her body?
think one 4 feet tall would be sweet…
i want to try making kokeshi too
maybe with a wool armature
Yellena says:
June 25th, 2009 at 9:53 am
THANKS EVERYONE!
@alex - Very nice to hear, coming from you!
@christina - The show is going to be amazing & It’s an absolute joy to be a part of it. I’ve been seeing some truly inspiring work put into this one!
@n.c. - hope it’s not too late, yours is really cool & love the resin work. BTW, as a freelancer, really enjoying your comics! thanks.
@angie - Sad that I can’t see this one myself!
@faun - I didn’t make the body, but feel the same way. 4ft would take forever! btw, love your kitties - http://bit.ly/E2msB