Sankofa Dolls

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My Mission In Life

My goal when I create my dolls is to take what I have and what I find around me and make something better; something that's positive and transforming, but is also expressive of my personality and experiences.

My Job

Artist/Owner

My Hobbies

Making art, Feng Shui, making music, gardening and interior decorating.

Inspiration

Working intuitively and trying to keep a balance between chance and control, I bring forth the female images that tell a story, uniting the past and present of my life. My doll art also functions as therapy as I express and explore thoughts and emotions about my daily life circumstances and beliefs as an African American woman. I chose to use a singular female form as my point of departure. I seek to educate through my artwork on race, gender, ignorance, folklore, and the influences of society. On the other hand, I seek to convey the connection I have found between inner peace and spirituality. My doll art demonstrates words I cannot express. They are the voice of my soul.

Movies & Documentaries

Alfred Hitchcock movies of the late 50's and 60's, The Devil Wears Prada, Memoirs Of A Geisha, School Daze, New Jack City, The Thomas Crown Affair, Enemy Of The State, to name a few.

My Favorite Magazines

Art Doll Quarterly, Homes of Color, How We Live Magazine, Soft Dolls & Animals

Favorite Books

The Bible, Wake of the Wind by J. California Cooper, The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer, A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, Art of Decorative Details by Cecial Hayes, The Spirit of African Design by Sharne Algotsson and Denys Davis, Home Design from the Inside Out by Robin Lennon, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, There's Spiritual Solution to Every Problem by Wayne W. Dyer, The Healing Wisdom of Africa by Malidoma Patrice Some, I, Tina by Tina Turner

About Me

I have always been artistic and have a knack for creating and combining color. As early as I can remember, I was drawing, writing, sketching pictures, and creating colorful pieces. However, like most, my creativity left me for about 25 years to pursue a career in another field. Several years ago, I used to hang out with a friend who was experimenting with artwork. She inspired me to pick up my creativity again. Around this time, I used to frequent this artistic studio/gallery and met several artists there. One was a well known doll artist in Washington, DC whom I admired her work. She would hold these workshops on doll making. I decided to challenge myself and give it a try. I was amazed from the experience how peaceful, calming and spiritual the experience was. I was addicted. From this, I realized through feedback from others, that I have a talent and gift for making dolls.