Private Conversation is pronounced 'Sihha Pratit' in Hebrew. It is written on the doll's torso, in script lettering.
The doll is approxomately 17" in length.
The original pattern was a two-piece front and back cloth doll. I decided to add the polymer face. This face holds in it almost every emotion imaginable. Whenever I see it, I see something new. Depends what I'm thinking.
Sometimes the doll seems to be asleep- dreaming. What is the dream about?
Sometimes I think the doll is engaged in deep thought. Something troubling is amiss. Is it strength or vulnerability?
Is the doll engaged in prayer? Maybe meditation- connecting to its inner self? Or perhaps emptying all thoughts for that moment...
Perhaps this doll is feeling despair right now- All wrapped up and tightly woven like a cocoon. Then again, perhaps this is a sign of self- confidence.
The spiral motif throughout the design of the doll- the marbling on the fabric and stones, the random wire design, the beading and the wrapping of silk cording around the body- is it a symbol of replenishing a cycle, or of confusion and constriction?
The doll means all that to me and more.
In essence, It represents comfort. Because life has its ups and downs, and art is always there to help make it more tangible and less esoteric. The creative mind can deeply appreciate this.
Private Conversation is a fine representation of abstract art. It encompasses so many ideas and feelings, and has the potential to carry personal meanings to every viewer. A successful compositon causes the viewer to think. This doll definitely falls into that category.
Private Conversation is for sale. Price: $250