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Beth Robinson: Strange Dolls

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Beth Robinson is a self-taught artist based in Vermont, New England who has been sculpting her very unique dolls since 2003.  Previously a painter and illustrator, Beth changed course when a friend introduced her to Japanese ball-joint dolls.

Clearly not meant for children, each of Robinson’s “little people” is hand made using polymer clays, vintage fabrics, acrylic paint, and sometimes real human hair or teeth.  Each oddly proportioned, strangely dressed character is one of a kind, having its own individual story. Robinson’s dolls are a mix of not quite creepy and darkly cute, and are a unique merger of design, sculpting, painting, and sewing.

Robinson’s work has been shown in galleries throughout the USA, England, the Netherlands and Germany.  As well, her dolls have been featured in magazines such as Art Doll Quarterly, SPIN, Stuff, Maxim (UK and Hong Kong), Rue Morgue (Canada), Nokia CP (Turkey), RIP (Russia), and Nordic Vision (Norway).

For more information about Beth Robinson, visit StrangeDolls.net.

Scott Radke: Sculpture

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Meerkats - Scott Radke

“Scott Radke was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and grew up in the nearby suburb of Strongsville. Radke has experimented with various media throughout his life and currently focuses on the creation of sculptural hybrid creatures with an extraordinarily, innocent, yet dark twist. In 1999 the popularity of his marionettes allowed him to leave his mind-numbing job at a bed-frame factory to pursue his creative passion on a full-time basis. His marionettes have been featured in films including Voices In My Head, a BBC documentary, Desolation Sound, God in the Machine,  and Birthday Massacre’s music video, Blue.”

Radke’s work has been published internationally in magazines including Bizarre (England), Hi Fructose,  NY Arts , among others. His work has been exhibited in galleries across the United States, in Canada, the U.K. and Germany. Radke also creates set designs, costumes, and masks for choreographer Sarah Morrison whom he married after their first creative collaboration.

Radke currently lives and works in Clevland with his wife, their daughter, 4 cats, and numerous goldfish. To see more of his work, visit ScottRadke.com or his photostream on Flickr.

Sources: Beinart