非主流芭比 Non-Mainstream Barbie

娃娃藝術家Ning Lau在其手繪娃娃系列中，表現了她對芭比娃娃的不同演繹，她的手繪娃娃在體型上更貼近現實及亞洲人身型，把圓潤的四肢、雙下巴這些特徵運用在她的娃娃設計上，除了呼應真實世界的女性體態外，也把這些大眾眼中的「不完美」的特質融入「可愛」的娃娃中。她想透過娃娃來表達self-acceptance的概念，這些娃娃都是根據個人的特質而特別訂造，每個都是人手繪畫獨一無二，而髮型、妝容及衣着打扮也根據真人而製作，不再是模式化的泡泡公主裙，可以選擇中性打扮或是全黑的時尚造型；客人更可以選擇不同身型和特徵例如「有肚腩」、 「粗腿」、圓臉」或「雙下巴」，甚至在流眼淚的娃娃、滿面雀斑的娃娃⋯⋯ 。 Ning創作的娃娃一般也沒有裂咀大笑，正如真人也不是經常都能保持心情愉快笑臉迎人。《性別Toy教》展覽

主辦機構：風雨蘭·關注婦女性暴力協會

捐助機構：香港賽馬會慈善信託基金

Organized by Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women. Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust

每一個人和手繪娃娃一樣也是獨一無二， Ning的娃娃把「美的定義」個人化，她認為美不美只是主觀而虛無的量度單位，以單一的「美的標準」去比較獨特存在的個體意義不大；接受、欣賞及擁抱自己的獨特性甚至不完美，Ning希望透過她的娃娃幫助別人建立Self-Love這重要的自我肯定價值觀。

Ning 於香港出生並成長，畢業於香港理工大學時裝設計系，曾在多個時裝集團擔任高級管理層職務。自2015年起，她專注於娃娃創作，將多年來對娃娃的熱愛轉化為全職藝術創作。每個娃娃均由她親手縫製並精心繪畫，賦予它們獨特的個性和現代女性的形象，成為限量收藏品，並附有編號及證書。她的展覽和合作企劃，以及啟發人心的創作旅程，廣受本地及國際媒體的報導。目前正在香港大學攻讀表達藝術治療碩士課程，探索創意表達與心理治療之間的聯繫。

Ning Lau, Born and raised in Hong Kong, Ning earned her BA (Hons) in Fashion Design from The Hong Kong

Polytechnic University. Initially establishing her career in the luxury fashion sector, Ning transitioned to the art of doll making in 2015 crafted hand-sewn dolls from scratch, imbuing them with whimsical and

distinctive personalities that mirror contemporary life. Each doll is meticulously hand-painted and uniquely serialized, accompanied by an autographed certificate, rendering them highly collectible art pieces. She is currently undertaking a Master’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapy at The University of Hong Kong,

delving into the nexus between creative expression and psychological healing. Her exhibitions and collaborations, along with her inspiring journey, have garnered extensive coverage in numerous local and

international publications and digital media. Doll artist Ning Lau expresses her different perspectives on the objectification and stereotyping of women by Barbie dolls in her hand-painted doll series. She incorporated characteristics such as rounded limbs and double chins into her designs. This not only reflects the real-world female form but also integrates what are often perceived as “imperfections” into these “cute” dolls.The concept of Self-Acceptance is emphasized, each doll is specially crafted based on individual traits, with every piece

being uniquely hand-painted. The hairstyles, makeup, and outfits are tailored to real people, moving away from the standardized princess dresses. They can also select different body types and features, such as “tummy,” “thick thighs,” “round face,” or “double chin,” and even request dolls with tears or freckles. Ning’s dolls generally do not wear wide smiles, reflecting the reality that people do not always maintain a cheerful demeanor. Just like every person, Ning’s hand-painted dolls are unique. She personalizes the definition of beauty, believing that beauty is a subjective and intangible measure. By accepting and embracing one’s uniqueness—even imperfections—Ning hopes to help others for Self-Love stimulation, leading to the important value of self-affirmation.

你決定她長什麼樣……娃娃藝術家Ning Lau特別為這『性別Toy教』展覽創作了不同表情的娃娃，她們跟真人一樣：有瘦有肥、有雙下巴有尖面、有開心

和憂愁的時候，造型方面有裙子也有褲子、有皮鞋球鞋高跟鞋、娃娃也可以隨自己心情改變髮型及髮色…… 你來幫她決定吧。

You Decide How She Looks Like…

Doll artist Ning Lau has specially created dolls with different expressions for the “Education of Toys” exhibition. These dolls are just like real people: some are slim, some are plump; some have double chins, while others have sharp faces; they can be happy or sad. For their style, there are

choices of dresses as well as pants, and options for leather shoes, sneakers, and high heels. The dolls can also change their hairstyles and hair colors according to their moods… It’s all up to you to decide