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| ABOUT THE DOLLS |
| The great doll adventure began at Nick and Preston’s Imaginarium and Gift Shop located in Greenwich Village when Kim and Cindy visited Manhattan in February 2008. Kim gleefully discovered Frida Kahlo finger puppets and the remainder of their visit included photo ops around every corner. |
When they returned home, the two of
them collaborated on a mini story line,
and Kim, with her amazing artistic
skills, transformed the photos and
captions into a tiny book, which they
secretly mailed to Kate along with the
third Frida puppet.
them collaborated on a mini story line,
and Kim, with her amazing artistic
skills, transformed the photos and
captions into a tiny book, which they
secretly mailed to Kate along with the
third Frida puppet.
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With mischief in mind, Kate asked Cindy and Kim for their favorite picture of Frida. Without
knowing the reason why, they each gave her one. By stealthy means, Kate commissioned
Vickie Getchell to design dolls in the likeness of Frida Kahlo. Inspired by the pictures,
Vickie created dolls that were unique AND managed to look like their human animators.
knowing the reason why, they each gave her one. By stealthy means, Kate commissioned
Vickie Getchell to design dolls in the likeness of Frida Kahlo. Inspired by the pictures,
Vickie created dolls that were unique AND managed to look like their human animators.
| The mini-Fridas begin their adventures. |
Nick and Preston with their book - The Boy Under The Bed
| Kim, Cindy and Kate |
Unfortunately, Kate was unable to accompany Kim and Cindy
to San Francisco in August 2008, so she thoughtfully presented
the dolls as a surprise for their trip to SFMOMA. At the time,
nobody knew the fun that would be unleashed on the world.
(see “Order of the Unibrow” for more about the trip, or visit Kim’s blog:
http://eugenesaturdaymarket.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html)
to San Francisco in August 2008, so she thoughtfully presented
the dolls as a surprise for their trip to SFMOMA. At the time,
nobody knew the fun that would be unleashed on the world.
(see “Order of the Unibrow” for more about the trip, or visit Kim’s blog:
http://eugenesaturdaymarket.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html)
Dressed as Frida for the exhibit,
Kim and Cindy garnered plenty
of attention, but it was the three
dolls that stole the show.
Kim and Cindy garnered plenty
of attention, but it was the three
dolls that stole the show.
Wherever they went, people were curious about them and
asked questions. Shy at first, the dolls didn’t know what to do
with all the attention, but quickly warmed up to it.
asked questions. Shy at first, the dolls didn’t know what to do
with all the attention, but quickly warmed up to it.
Kim and Cindy at SFMOMA with the three new Fridas.
People asked to have their pictures taken with them and then wanted to know where or
how they could access the photo. Neither Kim nor Cindy wanted to hand out their personal
email addresses, so an idea was born to create a website where the lovely people could
check themselves out. These pictures are posted on The Hall of Fame.
how they could access the photo. Neither Kim nor Cindy wanted to hand out their personal
email addresses, so an idea was born to create a website where the lovely people could
check themselves out. These pictures are posted on The Hall of Fame.
Those who spoke to them turned out to be very interesting people. As Cindy and Kim
quickly learned to request names and business cards, it was discovered that Frida People
were doing all kinds of cool stuff, like making movies, writing books, entertaining crowds,
taking photographs, making art, doing shamanic work and creating a syndicated cartoon
to name just a few.
quickly learned to request names and business cards, it was discovered that Frida People
were doing all kinds of cool stuff, like making movies, writing books, entertaining crowds,
taking photographs, making art, doing shamanic work and creating a syndicated cartoon
to name just a few.
| The idea quickly evolved into designing a website where those who are drawn to the Frida Dolls can see who else has been initiated and what type of artistic endeavors they are involved with. Like attracts like, you know. The intent is that it becomes a fun, interactive networking site for people who have a fondness for Frida in common. You can email your ideas, thoughts, photos and Frida art to Frida.Chiquita.Kahlo@FridaPeople.com |
When the Friends of Fashion dress up like Frida, there are always a few people who do
not recognize who they are supposed to be and ask, “Who are you, Rosarita the Bean
Lady? Chiquita Banana? Carmen Miranda?” With that frivolity in mind, the dolls’ names
include women who love wearing fruit and flowers in their hair.
not recognize who they are supposed to be and ask, “Who are you, Rosarita the Bean
Lady? Chiquita Banana? Carmen Miranda?” With that frivolity in mind, the dolls’ names
include women who love wearing fruit and flowers in their hair.
To celebrate and honor Frida Kahlo while also allowing the dolls to evolve into their own
distinct personalities, each doll has a profile on Facebook, will have a blog on this website,
and many photos will be posted as their adventures unfold.
distinct personalities, each doll has a profile on Facebook, will have a blog on this website,
and many photos will be posted as their adventures unfold.
©2008 FridaPeople.com
Kate puts a twist on Frida Day at the Holiday Market
