Bonnie Wedge* Albert Lea
Artist Statement
I have been making Art Dolls since 2004. My figures tend to be female, because I grew up with 4 sisters and have two daughters, and dolls were a big part of both worlds. I use recycled materials for my sculptures. I enjoy working with unusual supplies to see what they will do, and to surprise and challenge my audience to see cast offs in a different light. I believe in the creative power of women and try to convey some of that magic in my dolls. My dolls have masks to convey mystery and power. I use recycled paper, wire, foil and tape to make the armature and then cover them with hand painted fabric or paper. The dolls are dressed in outfits and masks made out of aluminum soda cans.
Recent Publications Art Doll Quarterly: Aug/Sept/Oct 2011 Art Doll Quarterly Nov/Dec/ Jan 2012 Quilting Arts: Oct/Nov 2011 BIO I was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and have been making things all my life. I graduated from St. Cloud State University and started teaching at the Jr. High level. While raising our children, I taught classes and designed crafts at home. I returned to teaching in a small community where I was the Art department for all grades. From there I went to the Albert Lea district, teaching art at the Senior High level and then became an Elementary Art Specialist. While teaching, I continued to make found object sculptures for my yard and for publication. I am now retired and have more time to devote to my artwork. I work in recycled paper, aluminum and metal cans, fabric and found materials.Article about Bonnie here: http://www.albertleatribune.com/2009/07/08/recycling-junque/?print
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MIRABELLE
18" high x 15" wide $450 She is made over a paper mache armature and her mask, bodice and skirt are made from recycled soda cans that have been cut, crimped, stitched and beaded. Her hair is wool roving. She is holding a Sculpey pumpkin and a pine needle broom. NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
MORNING FROST 26" high x 15" wide
$225 Bodice is paper mache wrapped with ribbon and beaded. Skirt is textured paper that has been beaded. Stick arms and bottom of skirt. WHITE TYPE
Sun Goddess Recycled tin cans 14" Tall $450 By recycling cans, this doll is a tribute to the warmth and life giving power of the sun in contrast to the destruction litter cases in our world. I limited the palette to warm colors. 
Folia Recycled tin cans 14" Tall $450 This doll is a tribute to Spring. From the earth, in this case recycled cans, can come new life and growth. I used the original colors of the metal throughout, except for the face, which is the bottom of the can painted.
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