Project 52: Challenge #11

We have a new challenge for you at Project 52:

Challenge #11 3-D Figure (jointed, pattern, stuffed, simple/complicated, on stand, wall display, sitting, painted, glued, stitched, very open options, etc…)
Theme – Gods & Goddesses (human, animal, cultural myth, invented, etc…)
Required Material– Fibers (ribbon, yarn, string, lace, floss, cord, etc…)

Here's my take on the project:

Persephone’s Return

Supplies: wood box, mulberry paper, fibers, cardboard roll, fabric, paper mache torso, gesso, craft paint, lace, ribbon, paper & fabric flowers, paper doily, pearl stickers, glimmer mist

This is my interpretation of Persephone’s return from the Underworld, which, according to Greek mythology, brings the start of spring. To read about the Greek mythology regarding Persephone, check out this link.

I painted a paper mache torso for the base of this project, and created a dress out of lace and covered with flowers, pearl stickers, and fiber “vines”. To create a platform for the figure, I covered a box with green mulberry paper and fibers. I also added a cardboard roll covered with fabric for the figure to sit on, to give more height. The back of the dress is made with a doily that is sprayed with glimmer mist, and another piece of mulberry paper.

Be sure to check out the Project 52 blog to see what the design team has done with this challenge!

This is my last project as a member of the Project 52 Design Team. It has been a wonderful experience and a real honor to be a part of this team along with so many talented artists. I will, of course, still be following along with everyone else, and look forward to seeing the challenges to come.