In Tribute

After the death of Alexander McQueen, I have been mesmerized by his work. He is certainly an artist and a sculptor. He has inspired me to go beyond the level of the fabric, the level of the body, to create a depth that intrigues the viewer.

This dress and pose were inspired by a video of Bjork performing. I wanted the doll to be in a kneeling position to create a sense of gratitude.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfAfJuGovfU
Alexander McQueen 's work, takes you far beyond yourself. It puts you in a place of a fantasy where you get lost in all the layers and movement he creates. I find many similarities in our work. Granted he has taken it to another level, but it is the sculptural quality of his work that I relate to. In the past, my dolls have been more muted in their color palette, but now I am inspired to seek out bold patterns and color to work with.
http://hautemacabre.com/2010/02/god-save-mcqueen/