The idea behind this Mystic Theatre is not really any particular story but the idea that I have always fancied about the possibility of toys/dolls coming alive at night - so I created a little theatre for them to perform. It probably started with the "Nutcracker" when I was young and has continued until now. The film "Night at the Museum" personifies the theme more recently. This is a simple unfinished box and (I added the top trim) that I gessoed, painted, rubber stamped and in some places decoupaged decorative paper napkins. I have shown both front and back views. This is for the challenge at Rosie and Linda's Big Art Adventure "Story In A Box"
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Pure magic! I can so relate to the story you imagine. And I can just picture it all happening in this perfectly gorgeous theater. So lovely! Wow, wow, wow!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely scrumptious Lori! I love the moon and the checkerboard background. The curtains on the wings are particularly pleasing too! Brilliant response to our challenge and so glad you were able to take part.
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Rosie ABAA
I've just had an idea - Lori would you be kind enough to email me on rosieradcliffe@hotmail.com?
ReplyDeleteI'd like to talk about you being a guest designer for ABAA sometime soon?
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Rosie
When I was little, I dreamed of toys coming to life at night too! You've created a mystical, magical place for them to play, Lori. Beautiful work! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, Lori! I like the background inside the box, and the sun. It does look like dolls coming to life at night. Wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteI want to come over and see the dolls playing! This is so creative! Christen
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Lori. I love those curtains!! I am so glad you joined in with us.
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ABAA
Your theatre is lovely Lori. I heart the doors and the top!
ReplyDeleteYour artwork looks like a cross between Moulin Rouge and Tales of the Unexpected to me.
I loved night at the museum, (haven't seen the sequel yet) Robin Williams was fab as the General.
Happy crafting Lori!
Gini
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Very evocative piece....like how the other century playing cards flank the "stage' on the front, and how you've got a suggestion element of mysticism with the palm on the back!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun you've made. I'm sure all the toys are thrilled with their little theatre. They'll be queuing up for tickets and then settling down with their ice creams ready for the performance!
ReplyDeleteYour theatre box is so wonderful and so creatively done, it's really magical.
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