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A Artist Profle
My love for crafts began when I was a child under my
I have always had a passionate sense of connection to mother’s guidance, and continued with my pursuit of
my African ancestry. I struggled over the years, trying to crocheting, sewing and ceramics. My ceramics classes
fnd a way to bring my passion of Afrocentricity and art lead to porcelain doll making under the leadership of doll
together. I wanted to do something completely diferent artist Goldie Wilson.
from the paintings and drawings that my family was
accustomed to. I saw an African woman, beautifully I used these crafts to fll a void after the death of
dressed in African garb, and after meditating on her my husband in 1990. I saw the art of doll making as
appearance, I made a doll in the likeness of that woman. an opportunity to become more creative, especially in
She was the inspiration for me to become a doll artist. the world of Black dolls. For many years Black dolls Without Ceasing by Roederick Vines
were virtually nonexistent, or they were portrayed
I study images of Africans in the library and in stereotypically. At the age of eight, I received my
documentaries. I meditate for recollection of all I have frst Black doll baby, which I adored. It was made of
absorbed. I feel that I am motivated spiritually, as if part rubber, with a jointed body, molded painted curly hair,
of me is there in Africa when I design and create my dolls. painted eyes and a nursing mouth for her bottle. She
I try to keep my creations simple yet powerful. also had a birth certifcate with her footprint on it. Her
name was “Amosandra,” from the Amos 'n Andy radio-
Cathy Milby and-television series. As time moved forward, and as I
CC Kabaka Creations perfected my artistic skills, I became more involved in the
Philadelphia, PA doll-making world. With the encouragement of friends,
relatives and other doll makers, I decided to venture into
a small business enterprise.
In May of 1994, I participated in my frst Black doll
show, which was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Later I was invited to the U. S. House of Representatives
in Washington, DC during Black History Month to
showcase my Black dolls. I have been featured in
various Black Doll shows throughout the States, including
the October Gallery Art Expo in Philadelphia. I have
continuously striven to improve my skills and to further
participate in Black Doll shows to depict Blacks in a
positive manner and to educate young people about their
culture. My future goal is to sculpt my own Black dolls.
Daisy Carr
Doll Maker Kelly Ann’s Aura by Diane Victoria Horn
Mitchellville, MD
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My love for crafts began when I was a child under my
I have always had a passionate sense of connection to mother’s guidance, and continued with my pursuit of
my African ancestry. I struggled over the years, trying to crocheting, sewing and ceramics. My ceramics classes
fnd a way to bring my passion of Afrocentricity and art lead to porcelain doll making under the leadership of doll
together. I wanted to do something completely diferent artist Goldie Wilson.
from the paintings and drawings that my family was
accustomed to. I saw an African woman, beautifully I used these crafts to fll a void after the death of
dressed in African garb, and after meditating on her my husband in 1990. I saw the art of doll making as
appearance, I made a doll in the likeness of that woman. an opportunity to become more creative, especially in
She was the inspiration for me to become a doll artist. the world of Black dolls. For many years Black dolls Without Ceasing by Roederick Vines
were virtually nonexistent, or they were portrayed
I study images of Africans in the library and in stereotypically. At the age of eight, I received my
documentaries. I meditate for recollection of all I have frst Black doll baby, which I adored. It was made of
absorbed. I feel that I am motivated spiritually, as if part rubber, with a jointed body, molded painted curly hair,
of me is there in Africa when I design and create my dolls. painted eyes and a nursing mouth for her bottle. She
I try to keep my creations simple yet powerful. also had a birth certifcate with her footprint on it. Her
name was “Amosandra,” from the Amos 'n Andy radio-
Cathy Milby and-television series. As time moved forward, and as I
CC Kabaka Creations perfected my artistic skills, I became more involved in the
Philadelphia, PA doll-making world. With the encouragement of friends,
relatives and other doll makers, I decided to venture into
a small business enterprise.
In May of 1994, I participated in my frst Black doll
show, which was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Later I was invited to the U. S. House of Representatives
in Washington, DC during Black History Month to
showcase my Black dolls. I have been featured in
various Black Doll shows throughout the States, including
the October Gallery Art Expo in Philadelphia. I have
continuously striven to improve my skills and to further
participate in Black Doll shows to depict Blacks in a
positive manner and to educate young people about their
culture. My future goal is to sculpt my own Black dolls.
Daisy Carr
Doll Maker Kelly Ann’s Aura by Diane Victoria Horn
Mitchellville, MD
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