"Lawan Angélique is an American artist who comes from a completely different perspective; Angelique alludes to realism, but eludes the refining minutiae. Instead, carefully conceived symbolism defines realism, leaving no doubt about the artist’s intent." Barbara Campbell Contemporary Doll Magazine	I was born in Washington DC and began learning needle arts from my mother and grandmother at an early age. My more traditional education includes fine art, graphic design, theatre arts, hair design, and aesthetics. My doll making skills are self taught, I've been learning for eleven years, and teaching my sculpture technique the past few years. I began selling my work nine years ago, at shows, galleries, and to individuals. Many people who discover my work suddenly find themselves doll collectors. Lately I've been calling my pieces figurative assemblage to try to define what I do, since my work is not what you would traditionally think of when you think of Doll Art. I use a variety of media; the pieces are eclectic, one-of-a-kind, and generally not to play with.
	Some of the galleries where I have exhibited my work: • The Arts and Science Museum in Macon, Georgia • Spruil Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia • The Museum of American Folk Art in New York City • The Doll and Quilt Museum in San Jose, California
art available photo album figurative assemblage	Books featuring my artwork: The Doll by Contemporary Artists, by Wendy Lavitt Anatomy of a Doll, by Susanna Oroyan Designing the Doll, by Susanna Oroyan