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Strange Dolls mini documentary

January 29, 2014 by Beth Robinson

Last year Bruce and his assistant spent a week in my studio shooting the process of creating my Strange Dolls and interviewing me about my work and creative process. This has been a long time coming but here is the final cut of the mini documentary. Thanks to Cabin 46 for this look into my world.

Posted in Beth Robinson's Strange Dolls, interviews | 104 Comments

104 Responses

on January 29, 2014 at 7:59 pm lsfry

This is fantastic! Not only is it an insightful look at you and your work, it is beautifully and professionally made. Beautiful cinematography, great timing, editing, music, restraint — giving us just enough to savor.
on January 30, 2014 at 3:26 pm Martha Hull (@Martha_Hull)

Really nice.
on March 27, 2014 at 8:41 pm Janet Van Fleet

Wow, what a fabulous film. The texture, music, and sensibility are all perfect, and it is so great to see your hands at work!
on May 6, 2014 at 4:17 pm Natalie McNamara

Wow, this is an area I have never looked at, doll making and especially strange dolls. I saw the vid went for over 4mins and thought I will glance at the start, but is was captivated and have watched it twice now
on May 6, 2014 at 5:07 pm Constantin

New material for my nightmares! (Great interview)
on May 6, 2014 at 5:31 pm Marsha Holtgrewe-Posz

Beautifully creepy!
on May 6, 2014 at 5:35 pm Jasmins Creations

Extremely fascinating and what real to life expressions.
on May 6, 2014 at 5:36 pm Jasmins Creations

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on May 6, 2014 at 6:04 pm segmation

Looking forward to seeing more from you! What beautiful art!
on May 6, 2014 at 6:16 pm awax1217

Very different.
on May 6, 2014 at 6:32 pm Yoga Magazine

Inspiring art, thanks for sharing.
on May 6, 2014 at 8:02 pm annabelletroy

I really like your strange dolls!
on May 6, 2014 at 8:51 pm neillbarry

Very cool. I love creativity!
on May 6, 2014 at 9:00 pm Sylvery J. Gray

Amazing work!
on May 6, 2014 at 10:58 pm John Lee Taggart

Very odd…I liked it!
on May 6, 2014 at 11:10 pm Beth Robinson

Thanks so much to WordPress for featuring my blog and to everyone that clicked the link! I hope to hear from you all again. Welcome to the world of Strange Dolls!
on May 6, 2014 at 11:25 pm godtisx

I think you’re right about us not thinking about what other people think about our work as artists (in general). Unique dolls!
on May 7, 2014 at 1:17 am pezcita

Wow – certainly not your grandmother’s baby doll!

Some people in my town are big on making sock monkeys. One vendor instead made voodoo doll bunnies in the same style. I’ll see if I can find a picture to show you.
on May 7, 2014 at 2:00 am pumpy9

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on May 7, 2014 at 5:21 am nurazas

Reblogged this on Nurazas Ramdany and commented:
simply beautiful documentary! i really enjoy the movie
on May 7, 2014 at 5:23 am nurazas

your creature is very original. the documentary is great. love it
on May 7, 2014 at 5:42 am maha69

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on May 7, 2014 at 5:56 am ameliagraceve1

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Hand Craft
on May 7, 2014 at 8:20 am nsukhu

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on May 7, 2014 at 8:41 am UDUAK

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on May 7, 2014 at 9:19 am gregquilaneta

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on May 7, 2014 at 9:46 am Taswegian1957

I really enjoyed this film and seeing how you make the dolls even though I’m more of a play doll collector. It was really interesting.
on May 7, 2014 at 10:02 am catalinagar20

=)
on May 7, 2014 at 10:14 am spikey1one

I think your work is terrific, everybody needs a niche and you’ve certainly found yours.
on May 7, 2014 at 10:35 am audrinemax

your work is both intriguing and amazing.
on May 7, 2014 at 11:09 am mintvalf

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on May 7, 2014 at 11:13 am China Generators

wow, I am afraid.
on May 7, 2014 at 11:50 am Beth Robinson

LOL!
on May 7, 2014 at 11:55 am dacia buchanan

What a great message about art and being an artist – enjoy learning about your process of creating these strange dolls!
on May 7, 2014 at 12:27 pm katmphotography

Awesome x
on May 7, 2014 at 2:26 pm Kathryn McCullough

Wow, I just hopped over to Freshly Pressed and visited your site. Your work is powerful, and the film is equally evocative. Nicely done!

Blogging from Ecuador,
Kathy
on May 7, 2014 at 2:33 pm fozlur

Nice one…
on May 7, 2014 at 3:46 pm ashraftoto1138

Very dry
on May 7, 2014 at 7:03 pm Kristen Chapman Gibbons

Reblogged this on Big Blue Dot Y'all and commented:
Terrifying. And yet I cannot look away.
on May 7, 2014 at 7:40 pm Anne Warren Art

This was a beautiful informative video. The work is magnificent. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent.
on May 7, 2014 at 10:22 pm J. Sander

This has to be one of the best things I have seen on Freshly Pressed for a while! And thank god they featured it because your dolls are amazing!
on May 7, 2014 at 10:52 pm myobt

That was really incredible! What beautiful work you do!
on May 7, 2014 at 11:11 pm hollylazuli16

I want one, too. Hahah
on May 8, 2014 at 1:09 am Tushar Tomar

cooll
on May 8, 2014 at 5:09 am schizoalice

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on May 8, 2014 at 6:14 am Rachel Burroughs

Compelling
on May 8, 2014 at 6:16 am Rachel Burroughs

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on May 8, 2014 at 6:38 am samael

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on May 8, 2014 at 7:09 am appslotus

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on May 8, 2014 at 8:36 am YASMINHSN

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on May 8, 2014 at 8:48 am robertlampros

Poor dolls. They look like they need healing and comfort, a Resurrection. You’re an extremely gifted artist. I hope the Light of God shines on you today.
on May 8, 2014 at 3:48 pm ali31extreme

I make unusual works of art as well. Glad I’m not alone. I hope I can buy one of your dolls one day.
on May 8, 2014 at 3:50 pm ideaspeak

Reblogged this on ideaspeak and commented:
This friend speaks my mind.
on May 8, 2014 at 4:31 pm fashionforlunch

love it!

http://www.fashionforlunch.net
on May 8, 2014 at 8:14 pm awanderer4

Reblogged this on awanderer4 and commented:
Love this artists. I can relate so much to her creative process
on May 8, 2014 at 8:25 pm c3design

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Breathtaking
on May 8, 2014 at 9:09 pm Sherry Key, Artist

Just wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
on May 8, 2014 at 9:51 pm Beth Robinson

Thanks so much and I wish much positive energy your way for your battle.
on May 8, 2014 at 9:52 pm Beth Robinson

Wow, thanks so much for the kind words.
on May 8, 2014 at 9:54 pm Beth Robinson

Thanks so much, Kathy. I was really happy with the way Bruce captured my work and my process and gave it such a nice atmosphere.
on May 8, 2014 at 9:54 pm ali31extreme

Thank you!
on May 8, 2014 at 9:55 pm Beth Robinson

Believe me, I feel incredibly lucky.
on May 8, 2014 at 11:45 pm shabnamphoto

Truly inspiring to see you follow your passion, great work, beautiful film, here’s wishing you the very best. Hope to get one of your dolls home someday
on May 9, 2014 at 4:05 am thirteen1999

Great documentary! Also your dolls are amazing!
on May 9, 2014 at 5:35 am Povonte

Good work, it’s pleasure to read your interesting articles. Waiting for more
on May 9, 2014 at 6:21 am Lady Fancifull

Some great, thought provoking stuff on this, with all its components, your voice-over reflections, the visuals, the dolls themselves, Pook’s music – a little, loaded reflection and sensation rich experience, all in under 5 minutes. Thank you
on May 9, 2014 at 7:34 am malaika

amazing!! i love this. such a beautiful peak into artistry and brilliance.
on May 9, 2014 at 8:06 am Hilda R Davis, Ph.D.

Thank you for reminder that we must each listen to our own creative voices.
on May 9, 2014 at 11:47 am victoriazlateva

wow that’s really cool, I have a teacher doing dolls and they are amazing bu
t never thought what is like to do that before whatching this video
on May 9, 2014 at 12:00 pm hollylazuli16

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I want to have dolls like these. *_*
on May 9, 2014 at 1:58 pm emmadol

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on May 9, 2014 at 2:07 pm Aparna

This is simply amazing
on May 9, 2014 at 2:09 pm Aparna

Reblogged this on aparnabenoy and commented:
This video is simply astounding. All these strange dolls seem to have a sad story locked within them.
on May 9, 2014 at 4:01 pm blacklambphotography

Wow. Very unique.
on May 9, 2014 at 5:12 pm Ms Cheryl Diane Parkinson

wow… inspiring. 🙂
on May 9, 2014 at 8:06 pm drew delaney

This is awesomeness. Loved the video. Some dolls are a bit scary. But you are definitely in your artistic realm.
on May 9, 2014 at 11:13 pm Avia

I must say, your title was truthful- those are some strange and unique dolls.
on May 10, 2014 at 6:49 am environmentalexpedition

Do you know about the work of Cindy Marshall? I think she did a good job don’t you?
on May 10, 2014 at 8:29 am EmotionLess

ur blog is fantastic…!!
i juss started writing..need ur views as it will boost my writing zeal..:)
i hope u will pay a visit 🙂
http://myfreshhopes.wordpress.com/2014/03/08/so-now-that-you-are-ruined-how-do-you-help-you/
on May 10, 2014 at 5:57 pm mmmarzipan

Amazing! Sublime and haunting work. Fabulous process.
on May 10, 2014 at 11:34 pm ancientalexis

awesome! love it!
on May 11, 2014 at 6:56 am PoshPedlar

Fascinating insight. Beautiful rhythm to the film…. Thanks for sharing.
on May 11, 2014 at 11:03 am katethewriter95

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on May 11, 2014 at 1:40 pm Beth Robinson

Is she an artist? I am not familiar.
on May 11, 2014 at 1:41 pm Beth Robinson

When I first started making my dolls I wanted to create a name for them and spent quite a long time trying to come up with a name that would fit most perfectly. Thanks for the nice feedback.
on May 11, 2014 at 1:42 pm Beth Robinson

I have many dolls for sale, Holly. All of my available dolls are here: http://strangedolls.net/available_dolls.html
on May 11, 2014 at 1:43 pm Beth Robinson

I hope so too. 🙂
on May 11, 2014 at 2:38 pm Avia

You’re welcome! 🙂
on May 11, 2014 at 3:07 pm mehr13b

nice
on May 12, 2014 at 12:07 pm tiffanyphammm

This is pretty creepy. I never had a love for dolls. They really creep me out.
on May 12, 2014 at 5:32 pm fleurdolls

I’m a big fan of dolls in general, and I absolutely love these. They provoke reactions, unlike many modern dolls. Considering buying one of them for my collection! 🙂
on May 13, 2014 at 1:59 am ngkyle

wow, they are really strange
on May 13, 2014 at 2:42 am Rob Macdermid

Does it get creepy walking around your studio space at night with all those little faces watching?! I once worked overnight on a department store floor, and having all the mannequins watching over what we were doing was just weird. I can only imagine little faces would be even creepier.
on May 13, 2014 at 3:24 am nutty and nice

you are an amazing artist. good work keep it up.
on May 13, 2014 at 4:37 am herbsandwich

inspirational, in many ways.
on May 13, 2014 at 5:44 am Women Move Up

I absolutely love your collection!
on May 13, 2014 at 8:12 am ashokbhatia

Oh, the myriad shapes of creativity~
on May 13, 2014 at 10:57 am manikani2d

I love your work! You’ve got great imagination! Amazing shape, texture, and color……..the facial expression of your dolls are enchanting (for me)
on May 16, 2014 at 5:06 pm niceandnerdy

Thank you for this. I too am a doll artise
on May 22, 2014 at 4:36 pm eem2412eem

You are an artist. Congratulations and Thanks
on May 22, 2014 at 11:42 pm kajmirdatus

Reblogged this on Wake Up Now is where you can save and make money and commented:
A little scary but over all though amazing word
on May 23, 2014 at 1:47 pm sillysewandsew

Wow!
on May 24, 2014 at 3:16 pm dannyyhz

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on June 3, 2014 at 7:40 pm gemsonkat

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