Little Apple Red

Beautiful little girls make up the dolls by brilliant artist Ufuoma Urie. They reside in the Inbetween Place.

From the Little Apple Dolls Official Site:

The Little Apple first came to life in photographic works artist Ufuoma Urie had created that explored myths to do with creation and destruction. The symbol of the wounded, "pin-cushion" apple as an inanimate object who is capable of showing emotion as hero/saviour/sacrifice began to feature prominently in narratives the artist had written. As a symbol in myth, fairytale and religious texts, the apple has represented temptation: an alluring yet tainted object not appearing as it seems: that which is desired which ultimately unsettles those who come into contact with it.

The apple developed a persona in its own right, acting as protector of souls and guardian to the children or rather the hand-crafted child sized dolls. The dolls are a visual combination of foetus/toddler and skeleton. Their faces are not fully formed. They are without key facial features which may render them monstrous yet they are creatures of beauty. They look the way they do because they inhabit the place in between life and death. They are meant to represent a border: they are not dead but they certainly are not alive! One would imagine that each doll character has had a similar experience to the Little Girl in the story and has ended up in between places.

The appearance of Kook came about when Urie became frustrated with being in an environment (art college) where every word that was uttered had to be questioned and intellectualized. This may make for interesting conversation but after a while becomes tiresome and repetitive. Kook is a reaction towards this and a kind of homage to the books one reads as child. The character, herself a child of the inbetween place states her sentences and repeats herself, listing all the activities she engages in, with humour and child like innocence.

I am the proud owner of two of these lovely dolls. Sure, they are kind of creepy at first, but I've fallen in love with mine. Dont worry, they dont come alive at night. (though that would be wonderful. I'd like to meet them). And they are a very welcome part of my room. They blend in well. But they scare anyone who comes in for the first time. I treat them like my room mates (is that weird?) and I talk to them from time to time. But it seems like they have their own personalities, which probably is why they freak so many people out.

I suggest you check them out. Even if it's just a peek. Hell, you can buy one for me if you'd like. (I'm kidding, but if you'd like to, go right ahead)