Christie Carter 3 — Photographers Workroom

CHRISTIE CARTER
Pat and Madge

Coming out of their shell

They delighted in paging through the book Kewpies and the Runaway Baby, and were amazed that the kewpies were almost as cute as they are.

Pat and Madge stole my money - they rolled in the dough. They put their arms up when they got caught.

She's stringing me along

Pat wrapped herself in saran wrap to keep dry.

I fear for their innocence

Oops! She forgot her dance steps.

They perfect the royal wave to impress the royal family.

Pat & Madge walk with the bears

Pat and Madge exclaimed: "We look good!"

They did some online genealogy and found some cousins!

I told her to brush her teeth!

Mahjong

Taking time to smell the flowers.

They flirt with danger at Joe's Beach

Rest. At last.

ARTIST STATEMENT:

There is nothing deep about the dolls, Pat and Madge. Nothing profound.

They were born in a factory in the mid 1920's in Japan, shipped to the United States, and landed at 95 Castlebar Road, Rochester, NY – the home of my Mom as a young girl.

Now, as they approach their 100th birthday, and having spent most of those years in a box, they are determined to live life to the fullest. They have no modesty; they rip off their clothes on whim. They live life dangerously, mingling with scary action figures. They walk with the bears. With boundless curiosity (and without asking) they explore my bathroom, kitchen, and closets.

And they proudly pose.

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*Click on images to read about Pat and Madge's adventures.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Christie Carter, a retired archivist, has lived in Vermont all her adult life and currently resides with her husband Kevin in Montpelier. Photography has been a part of the fabric of her life on and off since she was a teenager. She captures family, nature, and -- inspired by the dark days of winter-- still life.

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All artwork is available for sale.
For pricing information contact
Christie Carter:
czcarter@comcast.net