Sara McConneloug
Oak gal: leaf and lichen skirt, moss wire hair
Bullwhip kelp mermaids Sonoma coast
Ladybugs: Rose skirts are silk dyed with beets& layers of tinfoil
Oak gal baby: goose down from old coat, duck egg
Vase woman: Stocking head, shooter marble
Vase woman series: marks the winter rains
Shell wings, granite head, goofiness
Eggcarton owl, eucalyptus shell eyes, witches hair nest
Rose wood goddess, spiral pinch pot. manzanita arms
Dragon lady protects her heart with layers of glass
Repurposed objects, recycled shoeboxes and nature objects became shaman dolls and birth angels. My aim is to celebrate female creativity including and beyond sexual reproduction. My intent was to create new images of the sacred feminine beyond brides, wives, and daughters. Marja Gimbutas’ archeologic work of dolls and artifacts from 9000-350 BC in Europe was a springboard.
I focused my loving attention on these dolls to allow my feelings to surface. My intention was to melt sadness over several miscarriages. My longing is to connect with human beings already populating this beautiful planet with gentleness and honesty. If you would like to hear the creation story of a particular doll, I would be happy to share. verdeflowers@hotmail.com