Magda
Derived from Slavic and German, Magda was named after her maternal grandmother.
Growing up in the Bavarian Alps she loved the ice and snow that surrounded her cozy home.
Snow Men and Women would last the entire winter so Magda along with family and friends kept creating new snow “beings” (each one had its own distinctive personality.) Word of Mouth passing from neighbor to neighbor and by tourists that had stumbled upon this frozen sculpture gallery as they passed through the village literally put her backyard on the map.
Who better to represent this 2014 Holiday Bergdorf Goodman window display than Magda. She relished wearing the warm designer hat & outerwear covered in a blanket sitting in the sleigh with the huskies leading the way. Mush!!! said Magda.
Mannequin Reflections - Behind the Glass
Imagine standing before a stunning window display, a world of fantasy and glamour frozen in time. The mannequins, seemingly alive, pose amidst intricate sets, a testament to the artistry of the designer.
This was the inspiration for my blog series, Mannequin Reflections. Armed with nothing more than my iPhone, I began capturing these captivating scenes, drawn to the unique interplay of light and reflection.
As I experimented with different angles and perspectives, I realized that the glass itself was an integral part of the story. It acted as a mirror, reflecting the world outside and creating a mesmerizing blend of reality and illusion.
It was in these reflections that I found my muse. I began to envision the lives of these mannequins, the stories they could tell if only they could speak.