Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
In this lavishly decorated book, the major scenes of the book are fully illustrated by Nancy Wiley with all of Carroll's quirky characters. The illustrations are actually photographs of Wiley's dolls set in decorated scenes.
Artist Nancy Wiley is known for her "art dolls" and her painterly style. The artist paints heavily on her figures, treating them as “three dimensional canvases" adding light and shadow for drama. Wiley takes her viewers further into the Alice's world by creating elaborate stage sets in which her original dolls act out the story. Her beautiful scenes incorporate her talents of painting, sculpting and storytelling. Artist Nancy Wiley created over eighteen different Alices for the many "photo-illustrations" in this book.
Every two-page spread includes a spot and/or full page illustration to draw the reader in. The typeface is Lewis Carroll's original lettering from his first published book and the page borders have an aged look of an antique book. This book will transport you back to that dreamy afternoon on the River Thames when Carroll first captivated Alice with his clever story. Just like Alice, children will love to hear their parents read this classic and will be drawn in by the colorful and charming pictures.
Join Alice and the odd and hilarious characters she encounters in Wonderland as she chases the elusive White Rabbit.
$35 plus shipping
Doll and Book Set
Alice - Is it a doll or is it art? Answer- Its both! Wiley creates her dolls to be her three-dimensional canvases, painting the faces, bodies and clothing using a classic portrait painting technique playing with light and shadow. As part of her signature style she blurs the line between art and doll part by using burlap for hair, putting a fine lace collar on the painted bodice and dressing Alice in a painted fabric skirt.
This limited edition companion art doll is made of cast resin doll is individually hand-painted and numbered by the artist. This edition art doll is a limited to 200 and comes with the illustrated book. This set will be sent in a presentation box making a wonderful gift for the discerning collector.
Purchase now for delivery in mid-September.
$375 plus shipping
