The Artist
I was born and raised in Ferrara, Italy, a city noted for its rich historical and artistic heritage.
After working as a sociologist and being involved with human rights movements, I felt the need to revisit my old love for dolls. I was pregnant with my daughter and began sculpting dolls: a double life production.
Dolls aren’t simple objects indeed, you can feel their presence. When I am having a coffee, in my kitchen, it happens I say “Hi” to the last doll head I made. Every time I create a doll, I try to capture a likeness of the human appearance. I want people to imagine that my dolls can feel emotions and feel emotions themselves.
I love creating “spaces” (using backdrops of panels, accessories etc.) that place the doll in a particular cultural - historical environment or echoes her theme.
My dolls, like people, are always unique pieces, never repeated.
I have participated in exhibitions in Italy, France and United States. Articles and images concerning my production appear regularly on famous magazines like “DOLLS”, “Contemporary Doll Collector” and "Doll Reader".
You can find my dolls at:
- Children of the heart (East Lansing, Michigan), a famous American shop representing world renowned artist OOAKs and limited editions http://www.childrenoftheheart.net
- Hellman Gallery (Chicago, Illinois), one of the best galleries specializing in the finest OOAK doll art
http://www.hellmangallery.com
- Dollmasters (Annapolis, Meryland), founded as a sister company to Theriault's, the world's foremost antique doll auction firm, offers grown up gifts and collectibles celebrating yesterday's childhood
http://www.dollmasters.com
- About face (St. Petersburg, Florida), a very special doll shop for today's contemporary Doll Collector
http://www.aboutdolls.org
Susy and the Bear
2009 DOTY award
(see "mini babies and little fairies" collection)
Miss Emma
(see "mini babies and little faires" collection)
Marie and the Nutcracker
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