Art comes Full Circle
Work In Progress
I've been experimenting with the idea of incorporating doll images into various backgrounds and have been quite fascinated with some of the big eyed images/dolls inspired by anime, and the early dolls of the 7o's. I am sure some of you must recognize the severely cropped image of Picasso's Guernica (I call this experiment "Geurnica and the Innocents" in reference to the children lost in wars).The doll is based on a blythe type image. The Blythe doll was created in 1972 which was reportedly inspired or modeled after the drawings of Margaret Keane. Since then there have been many copies, variations, replica dolls, etc. Many artists such as Sas Christian (whose work was inspired by anime), Mark Ryden (since we are talking about Mark Ryden here is a disco doll with one of his books), and Caia Koopman, use big eyes in their work.
Margaret Keane
To see a collection of her visit the Keane Eyes Gallery.
Big Eye Art at this Flickr Pool is fun.
So now we come full circle and I am doing a variation of a variation on a old record adding my own twist, hope you like it.
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Comments
Love the WIP :)
Fascinating take in this work, Corrine. Guernica and Japanese anime-influenced dolls.
I love that.
Picasso certainly focused on the eyes....and the little doll makes a strong focal point....
will check out the links ...thanks :)
First you have to decide what it is you want from your art. If you want to sell (more) on the web, you might want to apply to WWAO--they are all about selling in different venues. I learn something every time I read their posts, and they are nice ladies, too, who constantly offer each other resources and support! Although posting to the message boards IS time-consuming.
That's why I have so many sites, to create something of a "web presence." Hopefully after being on here a few more years, I will have a larger base of buying customers.
Lots of the women at WWAO sell at Etsy and other venues/sites.
Email me if you want to talk more about it! (just trying to be helpful...) :)
Congrats on your grant!
casey, david, american genius, I am sort of pleased with how this one integrated into the picasso image. Has more depth than the others which are more whimsical in nature and yes rather creepy.
Bill, sorry you couldn't do the Chamberpot Gallery, maybe next time.
Lynda, I am not sure what I want to do. My blog is more an art form and so I wouldn't want to change the dynamics of that. I did just have to wonder about why others were getting all excited about higher page rank when I don't see what difference it makes (unless one is selling work, ads or has sponsors-none of which I want to do here). I do want to think about it on the group blog though, so I will check out WWAO. Thanks Linda.
I hadn't thought about the focal point Kim,but yes it is despite all the other elements.
As a child growing up in the 60's - 70's, I don't remember the big eyed dolls. Where was I?? I've just noticed the resurgence of popularity on sites like Etsy and other. I think I was too busy playing with my Chatty Cathy.
Didn't know that about AZ...
the latest update of the list is on my front page and you are definitely in it ;)
They MAY not be taking new members at this moment, because the woman who runs it has just lost her dad. But that should change within a few weeks, I expect, if you're still interested.
There's a load of info flying around there.
I've sold on most of my sites, and the blog is more just for my own satisfaction and an integration of words, ideas, and images. And of course for meeting interesting new people!
Congrats on having Nicholas Forrest name you as one of his faves. I enjoyed it too, being mentioned on his blog!
Congrats on being listed also :)
I am thinking about a shopping basket button for my website maybe? Still exploring the idea and will follow through on visiting WWAO in the near future.