Amy was working as a social assistant in a pediatric oncology unit few years ago when she felt that there’s a lack of diversity in the dolls sold in stores around the country and this made children with disabilities feel excluded and unacceptable. As she explains, kids don’t need dolls that are “perfect little plastic mannequins. Instead, they need and deserve dolls that, among other things, will make them feel better about themselves.”

Her goal is to eventually convert her business to a non-profit organization and deliver dolls to children free of charge. In the meanwhile, she partnered up with a children’s hospital, designing dolls for its patients to remind them just how amazingly special and love-worthy they are.

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On her gallerist’s website, it’s stated that Fortin is inspired by the ideals of “optimistic perspectives and delightful aesthetics,” as well as the constant redefinition of life. “She is influenced by individuals that listen to their heart, those devoting themselves towards an ideal and that are true to themselves.”

Born in 1974 in Montreal, Fortin has a background in visual arts and jewelry. Her works are exhibited throughout the world, in solo and group exhibitions.

According to Fortin, her yoga practices are to thank for shifting her approach in life and therefore also in her art. Her artistic mission? To rediscover the “lost paradise” of childhood through her fanciful creations.

Check out her Instagram page below.

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Amy was working as a social assistant in a pediatric oncology unit few years ago when she felt that there’s a lack of diversity in the dolls sold in stores around the country and this made children with disabilities feel excluded and unacceptable. As she explains, kids don’t need dolls that are “perfect little plastic mannequins. Instead, they need and deserve dolls that, among other things, will make them feel better about themselves.”

Her goal is to eventually convert her business to a non-profit organization and deliver dolls to children free of charge. In the meanwhile, she partnered up with a children’s hospital, designing dolls for its patients to remind them just how amazingly special and love-worthy they are.

The post Wisconsin Doll Maker Creates Unique Dolls for Children with Disabilities appeared first on MobiSpirit.

On her gallerist’s website, it’s stated that Fortin is inspired by the ideals of “optimistic perspectives and delightful aesthetics,” as well as the constant redefinition of life. “She is influenced by individuals that listen to their heart, those devoting themselves towards an ideal and that are true to themselves.”

Born in 1974 in Montreal, Fortin has a background in visual arts and jewelry. Her works are exhibited throughout the world, in solo and group exhibitions.

According to Fortin, her yoga practices are to thank for shifting her approach in life and therefore also in her art. Her artistic mission? To rediscover the “lost paradise” of childhood through her fanciful creations.

Check out her Instagram page below.

The post This Painter Rediscovers the Lost Paradise of Childhood Through Her Art appeared first on MobiSpirit.