Janelle Duplechin, "The Kaa- Jan- Gipsee,"
grew up in Southern Louisiana near Lafayette.
She spent years producing traditional handmade dolls. A few years ago, she began creating the outsider art that has been in her head for years. Inspired by her exposure to Black-American and Spanish traditions and the bright colors in the clothing and environment of South Louisiana, her work reflects her amazing creativity and sense of color.

 

Pieces shown below, left to right : Woogie, mixed media doll, 20" high., JuJu, mixed media doll, 10" w X 20" hl, and Looking at You, acrylic and mixed media on acoustical tile, 23"w x 20" l.