Brooklyn Dollworks Catalog Vol. 1

Brooklyn

Dollworks Valerie A. Gladstone

VOLUME 1

Brooklybn Dollworks Purveyors of Handcrafted Art Dolls Volume 1: Valerie A. Gladstone September, 2012

About Brooklyn Dollworks Purveyors of Handcrafted Art Dolls

Brooklyn Dollworks represents the work of artist Valerie A. Gladstone.

Future plans include the addition of other mixed-media figurative artists.

In the 21st century digital world our mission is to promote artists making work in the tradition of primitive and old-world handcrafted objects through public showings at juried shows and craft fairs, and through publications and online outlets.

Press Inquiries to: info@brooklyndollworks.com

VOTE, 2012 Full cloth, hand spun and dyed yarn, paint, enamel flags decoration on magnetic base.

by Valerie A. Gladstone

Suffragette, 2012 Mixed-media, poly clay, linen, felted wool yarn, hand-knit sweater, paint, leather, lace, cameo decoration on wood soap box.

by Valerie A. Gladstone

Union Artist Star, 2012 Mixed-media, poly clay, cotton, quilted cotton, paint, lace, cast metal star decoration poly clay comedy / tragedy masks.

by Valerie A. Gladstone

El Dia de la Morte, 2010 Mixed-media, poly clay, linen, antique silk embroidery, paint, leather, lace, Swarovski crystal decoration.

by Valerie A. Gladstone

My Pretty Bug, 2012 Mixed-media, poly clay, linen, antique silk embroidery, paint, leather, lace, Swarovski crystal decoration.

by Valerie A. Gladstone

Phoenix Rising, 2012 Mixed-media, poly clay, reimbroidered lace, dyed coque feathers, Swarovski crystal decoration.

by Valerie A. Gladstone

New Trick, 2012 Mixed-media, poly clay, reimbroidered cotton, feathers, glass beads, ribbon, poly clay dog, painted wooden box Swarovski crystal decoration on decoupaged cigar box.

by Valerie A. Gladstone

Blue Angel, 2012 Full cloth, reimbroidered lace, yarn, wire, Swarovski crystal decoration.

by Valerie A. Gladstone

Pink Angel, 2012 Full cloth, reimbroidered lace, yarn, wire, Swarovski crystal decoration.

by Valerie A. Gladstone

Valerie A. Gladstone Doll Artist This work began 20 years ago out of my love of handmade objects, and each doll reflects the various influences that I’ve absorbed from the rich artistic, and cultural soil around me. Although I was born in Manhattan, Brooklyn has always been my home.

My mixed-media art dolls are one-of-a-kind. They are made with bits of my own artistic and social DNA - be it history, literature, food, music, dance, painting, photography, sculpture, costume, needle arts, millinery, fashion, theater, and hair design.

To learn more about Valerie A. Gladstone and Brooklyn Dollworks, visit our website for:

• Notice of upcoming shows • A link to Valerie’s Blog • Brooklyn Dollworks Etsy Shop http://www.brooklyndollworks.com Acknowledgements For their love, support and inspiration - Jacob Appel, Jessica Gladstone, Denise Paschall. For marketing, graphic and web design services Victoria Gladstone.