As well as her dolls, she constucts collage assemblages and at present is knitting a beautiful 'cobweb' of a scarf in fine 2 ply Italian grey angora (below) that is breathtaking!
Anne's Momo Story
"Once upon a time there was a little grey haired lady who collected bits and pieces of mohair.
One day she said to herself, 'what will I do with all this mohair?'
She decided to make little people with big happy smiles, hoping that they would bring smiles and happy thoughts to young and old and in the middle human beings.
Smiley Momos were born.
Since that day they have been adopted by babies and toddlers, children of all ages, grumpy 60 year old blokes, 90 year old grandmas, well people and unwell people and every one inbetween.
Momos have been posted across the seven seas and one, like Paddington, was lost at Flinders Street station. I'm certain s/he was adopted into a good home.When the little old lady sews the red smile on, every momo takes on its very own character and personality, and she thinks of Guisseppe, Pinnochio's grandfather, in his workshop.
Soft and cuddly smiley momos are guaranteed to wish you good morning, kiss you good night and keep you smiling all day long."
One day she said to herself, 'what will I do with all this mohair?'
She decided to make little people with big happy smiles, hoping that they would bring smiles and happy thoughts to young and old and in the middle human beings.
Smiley Momos were born.
Since that day they have been adopted by babies and toddlers, children of all ages, grumpy 60 year old blokes, 90 year old grandmas, well people and unwell people and every one inbetween.
Momos have been posted across the seven seas and one, like Paddington, was lost at Flinders Street station. I'm certain s/he was adopted into a good home.When the little old lady sews the red smile on, every momo takes on its very own character and personality, and she thinks of Guisseppe, Pinnochio's grandfather, in his workshop.
Soft and cuddly smiley momos are guaranteed to wish you good morning, kiss you good night and keep you smiling all day long."
What inspires you?
Curiousity, affection and kindness
What drives you to produce what you do?Colour, pattern and smiles.
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| COLOUR Detail of Anne's shopping basket. |
How would you describe your creative process?
Serendipitious
Serendipitious
What handmade item do you cherish most, why, significance, story?
A pair of assymetrical jade and gold earrings handcrafted by a Vietnamese refugee in the early 1980s. (He was not permitted to practise as a jeweller in Australia.
Besides your creative work, what else do you do, and like doing?A pair of assymetrical jade and gold earrings handcrafted by a Vietnamese refugee in the early 1980s. (He was not permitted to practise as a jeweller in Australia.
Walking, listening to birdsong.
I also dabble with collage and pastels and am a published poet in various literary journals and anthologies.
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| Poetry reading at Portarlington Pub 2006 |
Which artist, writer, designer or craftsperson (living or dead) do you admire?
Henri Matisse, artist; John Berger, writer.
What was the last book/magazine that you purchased?
I am presently reading Paul Keating's 'After words' and loving it.
I am presently reading Paul Keating's 'After words' and loving it.
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| Anne's Collage Artwork |
What can make your day?
The antics of sparrows.
What is a favourite quote or saying?
'Each pine at dusklodges the bird
of its voice
perpendicular and still
the forest
indifferent to history
tearless as stone
repeats
in tremulous excitement
the ancient story
of the sun going down.'
from 'And our faces, my heart, brief as photos', by John Berger
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| Annes "Momo Dog" Edith on her Alpaca Rug |
She can be contacted on mobile 0418335714
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