Accept the invitation of Lithuanian artist Olga Norviliene to the magical world of her work. Her art project includes unique dolls, each of which carries its own symbolism and story. One of the most striking dolls is the Sunraise, which is also part of the main exhibition this year. This doll can also be seen on this year's exhibition poster.

A ballet troupe of Stella and her friends including the new 41 cm version of Stella and Meili will grace the booth designed to look like a theatre setting. Many of the dolls will be dressed in handmade ballet costumes made of antique fabrics, other on lookers in the group will be wearing winter wear.

Especially for the Doll Prague 2024. The general theme of the exhibition, Music, is reflected in the project. But it's not music created by humans, it's the music of nature. The music of the forest. The dolls presented in this project are somehow connected to nature. Their images convey the mysterious atmosphere of a magical forest, full of sounds, smells, and colors. The singing of birds, the wind playing in the treetops, the chirping of crickets and cicadas - all these sounds are the real music of the forest! My project is about the connection with nature. About the Forest as a huge world, both on the outside and on the inside.

Ursula. The Book of Changes. A mysterious character, either a witch or a beauty. She holds an old open book in her hands, from which a tree grows. On its branches are flowers and small birds symbolizing new life. The book represents knowledge and wisdom, the tree signifies new life and hope. Ursula, the girl who possesses the Book, changes the world by giving it hope.

The project includes approximately 30 puppets of earthly and extraterrestrial origin. The collection was created during numerous research expeditions by the famous polar explorer and puppeteer Hermann Grotta, who travels through the land, sky, sea, as well as extraterrestrial and parallel worlds. He brought cultural samples and noteworthy specimens from each journey and adventure, especially puppets that participated in ritual music mysteries and ceremonies or theatrical performances. Some of his extensive collection is now presented in this exhibition.

The construction of the booth allows visitors to view the puppets from all sides and different angles.

Come and discover the fascinating world of Hermann Grotta's puppets, which connect cultures and worlds that transcend our ordinary reality.

NIADA is an international organization of doll artists, based in the USA.
Is it your dream to become part of this organization then please visit the website: https://www.niada.org/ and don't forget to read the part about what it takes to become a NIADA artist: https://www.niada.org/artistmembership/
During the International Doll Prague exhibition there will be limited possibility to have an Artist Membership Critique in Prague. If you are interested please contact Marlaine Verhelst marlaine(at)home.nl