Rachel Bender

making soft things with sharp things

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Step 4 #threadforfilth #dollmakingprocess #dragqueen (at North Hollywood, California)

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Step 3 #dragqueen #threadforfilth #dollmakingprocess (at North Hollywood, California)

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Step 2 #threadforfilth #dragqueen #dollmakingprocess

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Step 1 #threadforfilth #dragqueen #dollmakingprocess (at North Hollywood, California)

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Thread for Filth

(Handmade felt dolls, mixed media interactive installation.) 2016.

Opening: April 15th, 7:00pm Seigfred Gallery

see more at rachelbenderart.com

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I have a website because I am a competent and real artist. 

I think. 

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Sooo... I think @manilaluzon liked her doll #threadforfilth

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In 20 days, Thread for Filth will be on display in the Ohio University Seigfred gallery as part of the show Close Praxis. I feel so lucky to get to show my work with some of my best friends who are all also amazing artists. Specifically, the artists Samantha Slone and Johnna Miska. Sam paints so beautifully, she almost makes garbage look edible. You can find her work at www.samsloneart.com Johnna Miska is a felt painter. She combines unique materials with a painterly sensibility and a masterful use of color. You can find her work at johnnamiska.com

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hi! i remember your dolls from the drag race reddit. I'm cherrydiamond over there:) exploring your other work now, cool stuff! - michael

Thanks for checking out my stuff! I know you sent this awhile ago, but I'm finally getting back online and posting some new stuff. I've been quite busy in the studio :) also, I have a new website: Rachelbenderart.com. it's still under construction, but there's already some stuff on there!

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Milk - Strong Bow-ns - Thread for Filth

(Felt, thread, paint, tulle.) 2016.

This doll and more available at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DragDolls

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Jasmine Masters - Beauty and the Beard - Thread for Filth

(Felt, thread, glitter, paint.) 2016.

This doll and more available at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/dragdolls

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I'm just tryna graduate. Twitter: @rackel0525 Email: [email protected]

Process Blog - Thread for Filth

Drag Dolls: Rag Dolls with a D

2015-2016

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Detox Icunt - Cracked Out - Thread for Filth

(Felt, thread.) 2016.

This doll and more available at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FeltDollShop?ref=l2-shopheader-name

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Ginger Minj -Glittoris - Thread for Filth

(Felt, thread, paint, glitter, sequins.) 2016.

This doll and more available at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FeltDollShop?ref=l2-shopheader-name

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Kennedy Davenport - After a Long Night of Hooking - Thread for Filth

(Felt, thread, paint, glitter.) 2016.

This doll and more available at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FeltDollShop?ref=l2-shopheader-name

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Latrice Royale -Sparkle Pussy - Thread for Filth

(Felt, thread, paint, glitter) 2016.

This doll and more available at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FeltDollShop?ref=l2-shopheader-name

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Manila Luzon - Filipino Pride - Thread for Filth

(Felt, thread, paint) 2015.

This doll and more available at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FeltDollShop?ref=l2-shopheader-name