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CHARLA KHANNA

The dolls of Charla Khanna hang on the wall as works of textile art:  “These are dolls, not little people,” Khanna says, explaining that the dolls are “manifestations of the human spirit, of the varied aspects of the human psyche.”  They are “expressions of states of being,” she adds.  Thus Khanna clearly dismisses any notion that her dolls are merely decorative or trivial, as beautiful as they are.

Viewing Khanna’s dolls, one wonders what culture and gender they represent. They seem to reference the Taos artist’s proximity with both Native American and Hispanic or Mexican cultures, but they have an Asian sensibility as well. 
Nor are the dolls gender specific. Their androgynous aspect reinforces the metaphoric aspect of each doll, asking the viewer to tell their stories for them.

The most striking aspect of the dolls is the dazzling textile work created by Khanna.  

 

 

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"GYPSY TRAVELS 2ND TRIP"
Charla Khanna
Silk, cotton, mixed media
23" x 11" x 4 1/2"
$1,750

Charla Khanna

"PICKLE DISH"
Charla Khanna
SIlk, cotton, beads, mixed media
29" x 14" x 5 "
$4,000
SOLD

Charla Khanna

"MARKING GRACE"
Charla Khanna
Blue Kyanite, silk, beads, mixed media
28 1/2" x 12" x 4 1/2"
$4,200
SOLD

Charla Khanna

"FLOWER PUZZLE"
Charla Khanna
Silk, handmade felt, beads, old plastic puzzle, mixed media
27" x 12" x 5"
$2,900
SOLD

"NEW COAT : OVERFLOW"
Charla Khanna
Silk, beads, mixed media, 4 Italian marbles
24" x 12" x 4 1/2"
$2,200
SOLD

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