Whimsy Exhibit

 Whimsy

Carrol Arts Center, Westminster MD

January 17th - March 5

In conjunction with the Icons of Animation, the CCAC Community Gallery is hosting an exhibit featuring work inspired by fictional characters by local artists.  It features a variety of mediums and characters from the world of Disney, anime, and more.

Queen Grimhilde's Baske of Poison Apples
Reed Basket with Needle felted apples

As a basket maker I am drawn to how many fairy tales include baskets.  Dorothy carries Toto in a basket; Little Red Riding Hood takes a basket of goodies to her grandmother; and Queen Grimhilde disguises her evil intentions toward Snow White by offering her a basket of apples.   The past few years I have been experimenting with needle felting.  This exhibit entry is a merging of my two interests – basketry and needle felting.  The purple basket, signifying royalty, holds seven appealing apples. One apple sits outside the basket with a bite taken out, revealing the poison inside.