shea gordon

GREENIE

“Playing with dolls was never really my thing, but I loved playing ‘Monopoly’, the game that ingrained in us from our early childhoods to be competitive and capitalistic about property. The aim of the game was to acquire as many green houses and red hotels on your properties as possible. When I was young we didn’t think about the ‘environment’ or our responsibilities as stewards of the planet.

Fast forward to our current environmental crises. The ‘Greenhouse Effect’ has become part of our lexicon. The general population is gradually becoming cognizant of the need to partner with the earth.

‘Greenie’, the green house doll, combines two childhood icons to convey a message for the young and old alike. Each of us needs to ‘play’ a part in protecting our world.”



Shea Gordon is one of Kansas City’s true treasures. Her contributions to the art world here are immeasurable and profound. She has started conversations that have made us all better informed and more thoughtful people. I am so happy she is part of the Doll Project again this year. Last year, her Dead Sea doll was selected for the live auction and brought in a very tidy sum for the children at the orphanage. Shea was one of the first friends I made when I moved to Kansas City thirty years ago. Our friendship has been a treasure for me!