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Alice Adventures in Wonderland Series
As a young child, my earliest introduction to Alice was through the animated 1951 Walt Disney movie: the vivid images of Alice falling down the rabbit hole, the always late white rabbit, the disappearing Cheshire cat, the talking flowers and the queen playing croquet with a flamingo as a bat and porcupine as a ball. Later, as a young art student in Melbourne, I was introduced to the Australian artist, Charles Blackman, and his 1950s series of paintings of Alice in Wonderland. I love the rich surreal way in which they were painted and his personal take on the story.
The reason why Alice is so appealing through the ages is that the way the story is written is timeless: Alice’s journey through Wonderland could have just as easily have happened 150 years ago as it could have today. Carroll takes us on a visual journey with his words, with each chapter drawing the reader to a new place or situation, be it falling down the rabbit hole, talking to a Cheshire cat, a mock turtle or a caterpillar. Alice continually keeps herself in check despite the bizarre situations she finds herself. While she maintains a level head in some circumstances, her sense of adventure and willingness to explore makes her character resonate with many of us.
Alice Adventures in Wonderland Series
As a young child, my earliest introduction to Alice was through the animated 1951 Walt Disney movie: the vivid images of Alice falling down the rabbit hole, the always late white rabbit, the disappearing Cheshire cat, the talking flowers and the queen playing croquet with a flamingo as a bat and porcupine as a ball. Later, as a young art student in Melbourne, I was introduced to the Australian artist, Charles Blackman, and his 1950s series of paintings of Alice in Wonderland. I love the rich surreal way in which they were painted and his personal take on the story.
The reason why Alice is so appealing through the ages is that the way the story is written is timeless: Alice’s journey through Wonderland could have just as easily have happened 150 years ago as it could have today. Carroll takes us on a visual journey with his words, with each chapter drawing the reader to a new place or situation, be it falling down the rabbit hole, talking to a Cheshire cat, a mock turtle or a caterpillar. Alice continually keeps herself in check despite the bizarre situations she finds herself. While she maintains a level head in some circumstances, her sense of adventure and willingness to explore makes her character resonate with many of us.
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Globe of a Goldfish
Cupcake and Doily
Invitation
Tick Tock
Waistcoat Pocket
Mary Ann!
Chop Off Her Head
The Duchess Kitchen
Bread and Butter
Eat Me
Drink Me = Eat me
Drink Me
Off with her Head
Off With Her Head!
The Fish Footman
Reeling and Writhing
Beautiful Garden
And now for the Garden
Orange Marmalade
The Livery