The Art of the Doll
The Art of the Doll
with Joshua David McKenny
Joshua David McKenney is an artist, sculptor and doll maker. His doll is called Pidgin - her name is inspired by the language that grows out of diverse ways of communicating. Pidgin is a doll that is fluent in the language of style.
With over 100, 000 followers on social media Pidgin is changing the perception of the fashion doll, she is not just a doll to dress and undress but a muse to inspire and dream with.
Pidgin’s dedicated fans imitate her hair, makeup and costume and share the results on social media. She has also inspired designers Linda Farrow and Victor Luna leading to high fashion campaigns featuring Pidgin in London, Paris and New York.
Joshua declares that he is “ very committed to the idea of dolls as art. Most people think of dolls only as toys. But a doll can be so much more—an elevated object full of meaning, power, and beauty.”
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Each doll is hand crafted and sculpted by Joshua. He says people think I am a company, but it’s just me. I make the doll, paint the doll, style her and photograph her too.
Pidgin, a fairy princess with a stylish contemporary look. Pidgin Doll Petite is an original sculpt by Joshua David McKenney. Inspired by the classic 12-inch fashion doll, she is cast in high-quality resin and features a simplified 7 points of articulation.
Joshua describes Miss Piggy as an inspiration, muse and his spirit animal. His plush Miss Piggy was a childhood companion.
Pidgin Doll
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by artist Joshua David McKenney