Australian born, California based, Amber B Dianda sews by night and
shoots by day. She is best known for her imaginary world of hand-sewn
plush creatures, and her ulterior world of photography.
Amber B's felt and illustrated creatures are a multi-tiered world of
imagination. From their soft touch on the outside, to their sinister
emotions beneath the surface, Amber's creatures provoke thought and
interaction from all ages. Her imagery creates a connection, and feeds
an ongoing cycle of give and take, stopping onlookers to ponder the
meanings or have a laugh at their hidden messages.
Beyond this community of make-believe creatures, Amber is a
photographer to the outside world. She is commended with an innate
ability to capture emotion with minimal interference. Through her
photography, this vision encapsulates the personalities of her
subjects, accompanied by the details that define them. And her
landscapes conjure up emotions while stopping time to tell stories
without words.
Inspired by love, and guided by knowledge, Amber communicates her
creativity through a parallel universe for all of us to enjoy.
"Art for me is about connection; connecting with friends, but also the
strangers around me. I love being an observer, understanding and
re-conveying that complicated world around us. Albeit sometimes it's
cute and fluffy, and other times it's dark and thought provoking."
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Amber B Dianda |