Stephanie Tiongco: Art Imitating Life

Meet artist Stephanie Tiongco of Stevi T Fiber Art. Stevi's needle felted animals look so real, you'll swear they are breathing. In this episode, you'll hear how Stevi creates anthropomorphic dolls and her unique approach to incorporating antiques into her artwork. She discusses her involvement with doll organizations, giving valuable insight into the world of doll making and collecting. Stevi's artistic journey has taken her from making dolls for her daughter to showcasing her work on national television and art shows. Her creativity and tenacity knows no bounds – from dying her fiber in a cauldron to transforming her home into a haunted house. Stevi's work blurs the lines between art and reality and is driven by her love for animals. Many people who come into her booth at shows mistakenly think her work is taxidermy. She stated, "I love the art of taxidermy. My animals are not, but I want them to be as real as possible. So, if you think it's real, then I have done my job well." Mentions: George Dante Taxidermist: New York Faerie Festival: Old Mill Village, New Milford, PA: Original Doll Artist Council of America: United Federation of Doll Clubs: Wunderkammer Taxidermy Show (NYC): Visit Stevi online: Etsy: Facebook: Instagram:

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Stephanie Tiongco: Art Imitating Life is an episode from Halloween Art and Travel by Kristen Stafford.

This episode is 42:23 long.

This episode was published on Jul 30, 2024.

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