Meet the Cast

Blonde Figure

2008-03-09T03:19:00.000-07:00

Freckles

2008-03-09T03:15:00.000-07:00

(c)2008 Jon Pumpkin

(c)2008 Jon Pumpkin

Barbie-type doll with limited articulation in arms/legs but a good body shape. Freckles added using an almost dry brush and brick-red enamel paint.

Articulated Figure

2008-03-08T13:43:00.000-08:00

(c)2008 Jon Pumpkin

(c)2008 Jon Pumpkin

This is an absolutely brilliant figure for photographic purposes. Fully articulated at elbows and knees, and highly poseable. The bodyshape may still be disturbingly thin, but its better than many. Came as part of pet-care set with pooping dog!

The Diver

2008-03-08T13:23:00.000-08:00

Introduction

2008-03-02T05:48:00.001-08:00

From the Autumn of 2007, I started taking photos using toys and dolls. this has been quite a departure for me. The toy shots are highly contrived, usually involve very long exposures, and tend to be in colour. There's also usually a very heavy sexual content to these pictures, part of the initial point being to protest about the assumption that sex is behind the candid pictures (it isn't, usually).

Anyway, one of the many things I've come to learn in this phase has been that there are people who are really interested in dolls. This bit is for them, although they may be disappointed. We're not collectors, and for us the dolls are performing props. We don't respect the stuff printed on their backs - in fact we often remove it, together with moulded on knickers and other features that are evidence of a very sick world. But the range of shapes and ideas is fascinating, and you might be able to comment on the origin of some figures. Feel free.

Or you might want to suggest your own pictures. Fine, provided the copyright is yours, that they're not more suitable for Bondage Barbie and that, even in doll form, you're not depicting children in sexual situations.

Otherwise enjoy.