Giclee print of doll sculpture, Tommy. Limited edition print run of 25.
Meet Tommy. If only he would just work harder, apply himself a little more. He asks, “Can you repeat the answer? I wasn’t paying attention.”
“What is the lightbulb,” he exhales and stubs out his smoke.
/Specifics
• High resolution image printed on bright white cold pressed textured matte fine art paper using archival ink.
• Paper measures 14″L x 11″W. Image measures 11.5″L x 9″W.
• Each print is signed, dated and numbered in pencil.
• Ships flat in an acid-free sleeve with cardboard backer.
My assemblage work incorporates found elements sourced from flea markets, thrift stores, junk bins, you name it. I use only vintage and older components to construct, down to the glitters, thread and papers. Only adhesives and paints are new.
/Materials used in original sculpture
Composite doll head, tea tin, leather shoe clip, wire, pipe cleaner, book page, game piece, foil, papers and various adhesives.
/About my work
You can always find me digging in the boxes of bits and bobs at a flea market or an estate sale. Now I’m making space in my life to take these collected little pieces and create something new. They are usually a little mischievous, and always layered with meaning. I love examining and breaking down the old to tell a new story. At first glance my work often appears playful, but behind the smiling faces of my dolls lies a more complicated message. As women, especially Southern women, we can feel misunderstood or overly simplified. Good manners and a smile are just a common courtesy and often mask who we really are and what we really want to say. Especially around here.
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