Case Studyo works together with artist Julie Curtiss on a new limited edition 'Nesting Dolls' set. It is a limited edition artwork sculpture that is inspired by the Russian traditional nesting dolls. Curtiss was born in France and is now based in Brooklyn, creating artwork that explores the psychology of dark humorous work that challenges the notions of identity and gender.
Each layer is made from ceramic and there are four in total, reflecting a "mise en abyme." Reversing the order of the dolls showcases a woman that gets older until she becomes a "shell" of who she was formerly. The dolls are encased in a collectors box with a graphic screen printed on top finished with a certificate of authenticity.
Cyclical Life-Themed Russian Dolls
Julie Curtiss Introduces Nesting Dolls Spotlighting Femininity
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