На живописных просторах Аляски, где величественные горы встречаются с бескрайними лесами, живет и творит Mary Ellen Frank — мастер, чьи куклы становятся настоящими произведениями искусства. С богатым опытом и глубокими корнями в культуре коренных народов, Mary Ellen Frank создает уникальные деревянные портреты, которые отражают не только индивидуальность своих моделей, но и многовековые традиции. Mary Ellen ...

Ana Salvador — автор кукол, чье творчество стало результатом многолетнего пути, полного экспериментов и самовыражения. С самого детства она проявляла интерес к различным видам искусства, но именно куклы стали ее настоящей страстью. В 1999 году, после поездки в Хельсинки, Ana Salvador впервые столкнулась с авторскими куклами, которые поразили ее своей красотой и уникальностью. Эти впечатления ...

In the world of art there are many directions, each of which tells its own story, conveys emotions and inspires. But there is a special niche that combines incredible sophistication, craftsmanship and warmth of heart. This is the art of creating porcelain dolls, and one of the brightest masters in this field is Jeanne Gross. Her works are not just dolls, they are ...

Kay Petal is a talented American author of felted dolls, known for her unique felted caricature dolls of celebrities. Since her passion for felting in 2007, she has turned the hobby into a real career, attracting the attention of art lovers around the world. Although Kay Petal has had no specific training, her dedication to self-improvement and learning new techniques through books and ...

Johanna Flanagan is an amazing figure in the art world whose career spans many disciplines, from costume design to puppetry. Originally from Scotland, Johanna Flanagan was educated at prestigious institutions, which laid the foundation for her multi-faceted career. She studied textile design at Duncan of Jordanstone College and then continued her studies at the Royal College of Art, where ...

The art duo "NeKukoli", consisting of Moscow artists Lia Pozdnyakova and Vadim Martin, represents a unique phenomenon in the world of contemporary art. Their work is focused on creating puppet sculptures and art objects, which, according to the authors, open doors to an insanely interesting and multifaceted world. These are not just puppets, but full-fledged works of art, which harmoniously combine idea, movement and ...

Since childhood, the artist Samantha Bryan has dreamed of flying and the sky and has embodied her passion in unique works that leave no one indifferent who comes into contact with them. Her sculptures take you into a fantasy world where little aviator elves float in the clouds with ease, reminding you that dreams can become reality. Samantha Bryan creates her miniature sculptures by hand, starting ...

Ankie Daanen is an art doll author and a member of the international organisation of doll artists NIADA. For over 30 years she has been creating dolls that are not just pleasing to the eye, but also tell stories, evoke emotions and inspire. Her path to this art began with an unexpected career turn from schoolteacher to world-renowned doll maker. The turning point in Ankie ...

In the art world, there are awards that not only recognise the talent of artists, but also inspire a new generation of masters. One such award is the Max Oskar Arnold Prize, which is awarded annually in the German city of Neustadt-by-Coburg. This event has become an integral part of the cultural life of the city and attracts the attention of puppeteers and puppetry lovers from all over the world. The Max Oskar Arnold Prize was established ...

There are masters who create real miracles from the simplest materials. One of such artists is Juliana Bollini, whose works attract attention and give joy. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here she also studied fine arts. Later she moved to São Paulo, where she found her unique style, combining elements of modelling and cut-outs on paper. ....