Type of work: fiber
Business Name: MonkeyShine Studio: a Boston-based sock monkey manufacturer
I graduated from the Hartford Art School with a BFA in sculpture in 1986.
After years in Visual Merchandising, restaurants, and as a massage therapist, I finally figured out how to use my education as an artist!
As a sculptor, I am fascinated by the imaginary line between art object and plaything. Each of my monkeys is lovingly created as both a soft-sculpture and a toy, equally at home in your curio cabinet and in your child’s arms. My approach to the sock monkey – an icon of the inventive American spirit – is to re-create it for a new generation, as living folk art with an invitation to play.
Description of work
The monkeys are hand-made using American materials; cotton and lycra socks, polyester stuffing and quilt batting, and cotton embroidery floss. They are each about 18” from ears to tail, and are machine washable. Each costs $35.00. The perfect toy for any age!
Contact information
Phone: 617 650 8052
Email: jan@monkeyshinestudio.com
website: http://www.monkeyshinestudio.com
monkeyshinestudio.ning.com
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