BARBIE’S SECRET LIFE by Shere Chamness

A series of drawings, assemblage and collage that use Barbie® and Ken® to illustrate important social concepts.
Three Ages of Barbie-ness Three Ages of Barbie

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Angel Barbie takes a fall. Let us heal our broken sister. Fallen Angel

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Barbie and Ken have fun with fireworks. Warning: Shoots Flaming Balls!

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Barbie and Ken live happily ever after, connected as they should be, at all the Chakra points. Happily Ever After

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Barbie parties her head off, and her dress too. Barbie Parties Her Head Off

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Warrior Barbie always gets what she wants. Warrior Barbie

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Madonna Barbie is trapped in Zero Dimension, with her perpetual child, Ken. Trapped in Zero Dimension

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Barbie takes a stab at the simple, natural life. Nature Girl

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Note: I apologize for the quality of the images. All of the artworks shown were purchased long ago. These pictures are reproduced from 35mm slides, a vanishing breed in today’s world of digital images.

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