DOLLS

New Works and Old Friends

Here is the place where Jori's mixed media sculptural works, (the "Dolls,") live
As well as various installation, and studio photographs of the pieces

The East Wind

The East Wind is a Mixed Media Soft Sculpture piece completed in 2024, part of the "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" Series.
The piece is entirely hand sewn over hundreds of hours, from recycled materials, including: Felt, Paper, Indonesian paper money, Recycled Sari Fabric, Barnacles, Beads, Buttons, Feathers, Fishbones, Recycled doll Parts

The North Wind

The North Wind is a Mixed Media Soft Sculpture piece completed in 2024, part of the "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" Series.
The piece is entirely hand sewn and felted over hundreds of hours, from recycled materials, including: Felt, Recycled Wool Rug, Labradorite beads, Abalone shell, Feathers, Beads, Stone, Leather, Recycled doll parts,

Carrier Pigeon

Carrier Pigeon is a Mixed Media Soft Sculpture piece completed in 2023,
The piece is entirely hand sewn over hundreds of hours, from recycled materials, including: Felt, Recycled Dictionary paper, (hand rolled into both beads and scrolls,) Glass beads, Buttons, Feathers, Shell, Leather, Recycled doll parts

This piece was the recipient of one award;

Wild and Scenic Film Festival Art Show - Judges Choice - February 2024

The Spirit of the River

The Spirit of the River is a large scale hanging, Mixed Media Soft Sculpture piece
The piece is entirely hand sewn over hundreds of hours, over the course of a year, from recycled materials, including: Felt, glass and plastic beads, Raw Wool, Felted Sweaters, Feathers, Buttons, Recycled doll parts

This Piece has been the recipient of two awards;

Manifest Gallery - Cincinatti Ohio - Grand Jury award - season 21 - October 2024

Lore and Legend - Blue Line Arts - First place - June 2023