BALL-JOINTED DOLL ARTIST
Ball-jointed doll artist Ann Adachi.
Every doll is shaped by hand and carries a story of its own.
One-of-a-kind art dolls made in Kochi, Japan.
ABOUT THE WORK
Sculpted from clay, painted, and dressed entirely by hand, each doll is created slowly and carries a quiet presence that invites the viewer’s own memories and emotions.
粘土の造形から彩色、衣装まで、すべて手仕事で制作しています。
SELECTED WORKS
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NEWS & INFORMATION
Upcoming
An exhibition of works by students of Ann Adachi's creative doll class, showing the ball-jointed dolls each of them has been making in the studio.
DOLL CLASS · KOCHI
Bring the doll you imagine to life.
Ann Adachi offers small-group ball-jointed doll classes in Kochi City. Beginners and experienced makers alike receive guidance tailored to their artistic goals and pace.
初心者から経験者まで、それぞれの表現に寄り添って指導します。
Learn About Doll ClassesARTIST PROFILE
Ann Adachi is a ball-jointed doll artist based in Kochi, Japan.
She began making dolls in 2002 and studied under Kyo Otake. Each doll is sculpted individually from clay, then painted and finished by hand, including its eyes and hair.
Her work gives form to emotions and stories that live within quiet expressions and gestures. A doll may appear different depending on the viewer's memories and state of mind—an essential quality of Ann Adachi's art.
Alongside her studio practice, she participates in curated and group exhibitions, teaches creative doll making in Kochi City, and leads workshops.
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