Hello lovelies, The time has come again for the great reveal of @themakersmedley monthly challenge. This month's theme is circus !! So roll up, roll up... And turn your sound on.... May I introduce to the big top...... drum roll please …… Miss Antoinette Concello Miss Concello was a member of the famous "Flying Concello" aerial troupe, the premier troupe of aerialists in the 1920s, and Antoinette became known as the "greatest woman flyer of all time" because she was the only woman to complete the fabled "triple" (see Carol Reed's 1956 film "Trapeze" for background about this legendary stunt). A triple means that the aerialist completes three full somersaults while "flying" through the air after leaving their bar and being caught by a "catcher" hanging upside down on the opposite bar. It is a dangerous stunt. She was also known for her prowess on balancing balls which is how you see her today. I love this image of the 1920 circus when it was truly, in my mind anyway, in it’s heyday, and this also connects to the boudoir doll blog post I am working on, all of it happening at the height of the flapper girls and jazz dancing. Find out more about that though in this week’s blog post, out on Friday. . . And don't forget to check out the other wonderful makers, I am off to see what amazing creations they have made right now.. @themakersmedley @nightsvisionart @evebluefoot @debbyawells @nahualitas @mademoiselle_fox @lachulonadolls @jazzylittleneedle @ayten.canan The music is by the very talented Dark Circus, check them out on Facebook. #themakersmedley #circus #tmmcircus ##handmade #etsy #etsyshop #followus #joinus #makersgonnamake #makersofinstagram #monthlytheme #monthlychallenge #artdoll #fantasyart #artists #drawing #painting #sewing #sculpture #artwork #promotingartists #makeart #createinspireshare #anythingoes #igers #artistsofig #internationalwomanartists #themeamonth (at Honey Pot Dolls)
