Yemanya -
Textile Artist/Designer
An accomplished seamstress, Yemanya applies
her skills to
handmade dolls, quilts, beadwork, leatherwork and costuming for stage
and film. Yemanya’s artwork has been shown in museums across
California, such as the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, the Haggin
and Wildlife Museum in Stockton, Nicodemus Historical Museum, as well
costuming for a feature film (see film credits). She designs and
crochets fabulous sweaters, crowns and clothing and models her own
creations. A talented artist, her work has been described as “painting
with thread”. Clients can order garments specially made to fit them.
Yemanya’s costumes have been seen in many plays and worn by musical
groups, dance companies and international performers. When
choreographing a performance, she creates all of the costuming for
herself and her performers using rich fabrics and textures to enhance
the production. Yemanya rarely wears anything other than her own
designs. Her unique style and dedication to pride in one’s heritage and
history is uplifting to all people of every nationality and her
generous spirit bridges racial prejudices.
Yemanya
- Doll Maker
Ethnic soft sculpture dolls are hand made with delightful clothing and
real hair. Each doll is unique and has a story all its own. Ethnic
dolls shown are: Latin American, Asian, African, African American,
Caucasian & European. Historic Period dolls (i.e. Sojourner
Truth, Barrack Obama) are special order only. Doll making classes for
groups are available by appointment.
Yemanya
- Quilting Teacher
Spectacular color, unique patterns and breathtaking themes distinguish
Yemanya’s fabric art. Commissions include history quilts, full bedroom
sets complete with pillows and matching dolls. Her unique classes offer
the opportunity for adults and children of all ages and nationalities
to create beautiful quilts, tapestries, pillows, clothing and costumes
while having a wonderful experience. She has won awards for her
quilting work with Seniors. A portion of each class is reserved for
scholarship children.
• Classes for all ages
- Quilting - Doll
Making - Crochet - Arts & Crafts