ARTIST MEMBER APPLICATION ~ Initial Image Review :: Images submitted by applicant for evaluation by the Standards Committee.
“Klara”
Materials: Sheep wool, fabric – tricot, elastic bandage, copper wire, paper mache, wooden balls + rubber cord, hair – angora.
Size: 18.5″ Year created: 2021
Description
Klara has the face of a child I often meet on the street, in the shop, at school. Looking through old photographs, I came across this particular expression on her face. As if asking for and needing attention. At first glance, she lacks nothing. She is well-dressed, well-groomed and certainly knows how to behave elegantly. But is everything in fine? What does Klara dream about?
“Helena & Apolonia”
Materials: Sheep wool, fabric – tricot, elastic bandage, copper wire, paper mache, wooden balls + rubber cord, hair – mohair, angora, antique fabrics for clothes.
Size: 17″ (Helena), 7″ Apolonia. Year created: 2021.
Description
The subject of my creative research is always the human being. Most often a child. I am moved by the enormous sensitivity in the young person. I think it needs to be protected and developed with extreme delicacy. Helena is just such a child who will close her heart when you frighten her.
Gentleness and tenderness is the key to Helena’s heart.
“Mirka”
Materials: Sheep wool, fabric – tricot, elastic bandage, copper wire, paper mache, wooden balls + rubber cord, hair – mohair.
Size: 18″. Year created: 2022
Description
When I was creating Mirka, the war broke out in Ukraine – I prayed. I was thinking about all the children experiencing the cruelty of the war in Ukraine. In his bag he has bread, a rosary and an icon.
“Florian”
Materials: Sheep wool, fabric – tricot, elastic bandage, copper wire, paper mache, wooden balls + rubber cord, hair – mohair. Antique linen.
Size: Seated, 17″. Year created: 2022
Description
Who talks seriously to a child? How much time is spent discussing life, emotions and needs?
Florian is a boy who really has a lot to say. He is interested in the world, in life, in the interactions between people. He just keeps asking and asking. So curious…
Detail view Image
Unclothed view of “Florian”
Application Standards
Excellence of Artistry
- Every applicant should hold the highest personal standards for his or her work.
- The work must be well-designed, made, and finished.
- The work must show excellent control of the medium.
- Sculpting should be flawless, with accurate proportions or, if exaggerated, should harmoniously fit the concept of the piece.
- Hair should be of a material appropriate to the piece and flawlessly applied.
- Costuming should be created out of a good idea or concept and be expertly made, using materials appropriate to the figure’s scale or its intended effect.
Identity of Design
- Every applicant should have a style of working that is unique, consistent, and recognizable. Having a true signature style is an essential element of NIADA’s standards.
- NIADA looks for engaging, captivating work that inspires a meaningful response.
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