Original Listing Description

Come dance with Barbie at the surrealist ball where everything spins like shades of a dream. Designed with Mark Ryden, this set of two Barbie dolls steals the show in their sublime gowns and jewelry. They arrive in premium packaging designed with artwork by Mark Ryden.Brand new never opened Mattel Creations exclusive, Barbie at the surrealist ball, Mark Ryden x Barbie doll. I am in love with these dolls! I was lucky to attend the art opening for the dolls where I purchased the set pictured in the photos. That is from my personal collection. I was able to order another one from the Matel site during the 10 minute period that the website actually took orders before it crashed.These incredible dolls are such good quality that I consider them to be a piece of artwork in itself. I’ve always been an admirer of Mark Ryden’s work, so I nearly fainted when I heard he would be collaborating on a trio of dolls for Mattel. Art world superstar Mark Ryden is considered as the godfather of pop surrealism. Ryden‘s creative techniques helped define the movement – the exact craftsmanship and layering of the old master style painting reinvented with a modern playful mix of candy, colored flea market signs and forest creatures, toys, kids and cultural artifacts. Ryden‘s paintings guide viewers through enigmatic scenes to become wondrous whimsical puzzles of metaphysical, illusion – all designed to act as a bridge between our world and a magical dreamland. There is reasoning depth in his attention to details, including lavishly, carved ornamental frames, and the rich symbolism of Cyrillic and Chinese script, numerology and spiritual iconography. (Condition: Brand New)

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