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Original Doll Artist Council of America Kazue E. Moroi
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Name Kazue E. Moroi (1986 ODACA Artist) Kazue E. Moroi
Address 3759 Renwick Lane
Columbus, OH 43230-8385
Mediums Porcelain, Wood
Phone 614.939.1737
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Email dmoroi@insight.rr.com
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With formal training in Japanee dollmaking techniques, Kazue's contemporary creaitons of today reflect authentic Japanese culture and tradition. Dolls are all porcelain or porcelain head and limbs on varied body types. They are created form original sculptures that Kazue has reproduced from her own molds and her own special blend of slip to obtain the deleicate oriental skin tones so evident in her work. Her dolls are costumed in authentic reproductions of historical Janpanese and Chinese fashion and fabrics. Kazue used untwisted silk thread for hair. The dolls range in size from 11 to 36" tall. In Japan it is not well received to make a portrait doll of someone still living, so some of Kazue's dolls are fashioned after photographs of neices and nephews, but not exact portraits.

The May 1993 issue of Contemporary Doll Collector contains a feature article on "Bringing Japan to American Doll Collectors".  Kazue has been often featured in major doll magazines, in local newspapers and television. In 1991 Kent State University held a one-man show of her work. A pair of her dolls were purchased for exhibit in a German gallery and she has participated in several special museum exhibis throughout the United States. in 1990 Kazue was honored by special invitiation to create two life-size angels for the White House Christmas decorations.

Kazue designed the 1992 UFDC Souvenir convention doll. "Precious Lady",   a 14" cloth bodied, bisque head and limb Chinese lady doll was produced by the United States Historical Society.

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