Barnaby Barford’s aesthetics could look traditional but will change the way you think about ceramic figurines forever. I always had the feeling that ceramic figurines had something innocent and pure in their static form. Always perfectly shaped, irreproachably curved, the china display is so démodé but so untouchable.
British artist Barnaby Barford added a modern twist to those classic ceramic pieces, some became the Good, some the Bad, some stayed the Belle.(the story continues right after the jump with more pictures)
The same way Chucky (Child’s Play) somewhat changed the way I looked at (certain) dolls, that’s how Barnaby Barford changed my china perspective. Is a somewhat natural transition towards the present realities, but is it really a good thing to torn the naïve ceramic figurines into bullies portraits and junk meal delights? (via)
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ceramic figurines make me nervous…
Ceramic figurines make me think of my late granny. The uglier I found them the more she loved them. So I always bought one for her……
My mother collects some Royal Doulton figures and I have seen some very rare pieces in the museums that I have worked in on display and in storage. Some of them are quiet exquisite and beautifully crafted.
These are quirky and remind me a bit of Goebel figurines if they were a tad demented. ; )
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