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“Karen Allen, known for her work in film and theatre, has been a passionate designer and hand knitter since the age of 5. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City at 17 and later returned in 2002 to study machine knitting technology. In 2003 she opened a design studio near her home in western Massachusetts. Karen designs, handmakes and oversees every pattern, fabric and garment in the collection.”
Check out what Gwen is creating these days. You’ll definitely want to create the Harujuku Paper Dolls.
Not too long ago, I pointed you to the art of Daniel Edwards. He has another celebrity sculpture that should not be overlooked – Monument to Pro-Life: The Birth of Sean Preston. You have to love Edwards’ take on celebrities! Don’t skip the bronzed poop of Suri Cruise.
Watch this video to learn more about Daniel Edwards.
There are many celebrity artists – some good, some not so good. I think David Bowie’s art could be considered “good.” Take a look at some of his work at BOWIEART.
A dose that related to today’s news headlines? Check this out! Today a judge ordered Paris Hilton to jail. Woo hoo! Let’s celebrate by studying Paris Hilton Autopsy by Daniel Edwards. The gallery press release describes the sculpture as follows:
An interactive Public Service Announcement featuring the graphic display of a tiara-wearing, autopsied Paris Hilton with removable innards is designed to warn teenagers of the hazards of underage drinking…The ‘unglamorous’ display which includes support material from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) counters “the disturbingly glamorized trend of Hollywood’s ‘girls gone wild’…
You should look at the press release to see other views of the sculpture. Edwards has done an excellent job of modeling Hilton’s face.
