About the Book
The doll, in its myriad forms, transcends mere plaything to become a potent vessel of cultural narrative, a simulacrum of the human condition, and a canvas for societal projections. It is within the liminal space between object and being that the doll exerts its artistic power, mirroring back to us our own desires, fears, and constructions of identity.
Through the meticulous crafting of its form, the doll embodies an idealized or distorted version of ourselves.
Furthermore, doll culture, as a collective phenomenon, acts as a powerful lens through which we can cross the boundaries of country, age, gender, and race. depiction of doll culture.
Through the meticulous crafting of its form, the doll embodies an idealized or distorted version of ourselves.
Furthermore, doll culture, as a collective phenomenon, acts as a powerful lens through which we can cross the boundaries of country, age, gender, and race. depiction of doll culture.
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Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
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Project Option: Small Square, 7×7 in, 18×18 cm
# of Pages: 44 - Publish Date: Aug 02, 2025
- Language English
- Keywords doll culture, poupee, doll
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About the Creator
Richard Gardner
United States
Richard Gardner’s roots are grounded in beauty. Major influences include the celebrated fashion photographer Sarah Moon in addition to Surrealist artist Man Ray. For decades as a hairdresser, make-up artist, and photographer he has documented the perceived reality of beauty within the current zeitgeist. His photography has shown in galleries nationally and internationally. A self-taught photographer, Gardner has taken courses at both the International Center of Photography and Center of Photography at Woodstock. His hand-colored images have been a part of the course curriculum at ICP. In addition to his fine artwork, Gardner had accepted professional commissions from the beauty industry. Clients had included Revlon and L’Oreal.