Three Soft Sculpture Dolls

(I) DULCIE SHARPE
born 1957
A. CAMEL
B. SWAN IN NEST, 2012
dyed blanket and mixed media
A. 62.0 x 28.0 x 36.0 cm
B. 44.0 x 55.0 x 17.0 cm

(II) CONSTANCE ROBINYA
born 1968
CONSTANCE DOLL
dyed blanket and mixed media
70.0 x 25.0 x 9.0 cm

Yarrenyty Arltere Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Maclean collection, Melbourne

Camel by Dulcie Sharpe is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Yarrenyty Arltere Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory which states: ‘This soft sculpture is made from dyed blankets. Local plants used for dying are collected from traditional Western Arrernte country near Alice Springs. Plants include a variety of eucalyptus leaves, native mistletoe, barks and native mushroom powder or spores. An array of found objects such as old car parts, washers, bits of metal and kitchen items are tied into the woollen blankets to make exquisite patterns. The blanket is then used as the base material for crafting this unique handmade sculpture.’

Swan in Nest by Dulcie Sharpe is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Yarrenyty Arltere Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory.

These items are located at our Melbourne Gallery