The Creatives Circle

When I came across Sonja Singh's Tree Change Dolls™, the controversy of a certain line of dolls being overly sexualized, I wanted to explore further the idea that toys or playthings could have an impact on one's identity. Through my work in Child's Own Studio, I am familiar with the notion that toys can become a source of comfort, pride and meaning for a child (and even adults). The dolls we find in toy stores today are often licenced Disney™ characters or the heroines of Hollywood blockbuster movies that capitalize on the pull of fantasy, fictional characters to young consumers.

I'm David Barton, UK based web developer, tech tinkerer and frustrated wannabe artist. I rework old masters with a pop culture twist. I create these fine art parodies in my spare time.