Lorna II Witness VI Art School by Philip Heath

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Lorna II Witness VI Art School by Philip Heath is a true work of art! The sculpt itself is amazing. This is how Philip Heath describes her
She is staring at something, lost in her own thoughts, thoughts about the subject she studies. Her mouth suggests a slight smile, but the frown on her forehead and the intensity of her stare make me wonder exactly what it is that holds her interest.
Her body is graceful and relaxed. She is totally unconcerned with how she looks. She is busy contemplating.
Add to this the uniqueness of her coloring and her clothing and I really believe this doll is a OOAK. Unfortunately that is not documented anywhere except in the personal records of the collector who bought her.
Lorna is a bit of a mystery. When I searched the internet the only information I could find on her were photos of a blond Lorna, which is the color hair the first two editions were supposed to have. The owner of this doll has passed away so I couldn’t ask her for information. Luckily I found some paperwork which sheds a little light on who Lorna is.
• A typed sheet from Philip Heath introduces Lorna and gives ordering information.
o He says “This totally new portrait is my very last!” I believe Lorna was indeed his last because she was created in 2006 and from what I have read Philip Heath stopped creating dolls about that time.
o He said he had 50 Lorna’s in two skin tones which he would be releasing in small editions. “This gives me the chance to try different colours, different techniques and allows me to use my imagination. For you the collector, there is more choice and very special small limited editions.”
o This sheet offered Lorna I in ‘matt light tan’ and Lorna II in a ‘pale’ skin tone. It appears 11 of each doll was offered. I could find no information about later editions. I do know that the doll I am selling is well documented as Lorna II, even though she is a light tan skin tone with freckles.
• • Lorna’s invoice dated 12.11.2006 (November 12, 2006) is for a “Sculpture in vinyl named Lorna II Witness VI Art School”. The typed description of the doll appears to have originally been Witness IV, but has been changed in ink to VI. The ink and slant of the change matches the ‘initial’ at the bottom so I believe the change was made by Philip Heath.
o The number at the top of the invoice is 51/2006. At first I thought that was a different sort of edition number, then I realized it is probably just an invoice number since it contains a date.
• A signed handwritten note from Philip Heath dated 4 Nov. 2006 which is her certificate of authenticity. It says, “This letter certifies that this Lorna II Witness VI ‘Art School’ was totally hand created by me. The chapter written on her skirt is a chapter of my own life.” It is signed by Philip Heath.
Lorna is in excellent condition. She was displayed in a room with very little natural light. She is from a non-smoking home. Although she had been displayed she does not appear dusty or faded. Though when I took her out in the sunlight for photos I did notice what might have been dust on her hair.
Lorna is a vinyl doll with a cloth body from her waist to just below her knees. The introductory letter says Lorna is 105 cm. (41 inches). I measure her a little less than that if I stretch her out. The way her body is shaped she seems to be designed for a sitting position rather than standing.
Lorna has beautiful long hair styled with ‘ribbons’ to match her dress. The first dolls offered had “real hair” so I assume this doll does too. Her hair is a blended/highlighted color with a red tone. Her eyelashes, which are probably also ‘real hair’, are reddish. I think her eyes are mouth blown glass. I can’t describe their color because it seems to change from gray to a hint of blue to a hint of green with some brown in the center; truly amazing.
Lorna is a light tan skin tone. She is covered in delicate freckles. I don’t know anything about vinyl doll production, so I don’t know if the freckles could have been a part of the vinyl or if they were all hand painted.
I think Lorna’s clothing is what really makes her a OOAK. As stated above, Philip Heath has written a chapter of his life on her skirt. How much more unique can you get? I don’t know if there was a series of dolls done like this or if this is the only one.
The introduction said that the dresses would be hand made “nona” felt, using lengths of hand dyed silk crepe and organdie with felted raw merino wool and raw silk. Since all of the fabrics are hand dyed the dresses can vary in color and design.
Lorna is signed on her belly and left leg. Note that on her belly it says “Art College” rather than “Art School”. Lorna also has a paper tag on her wrist which once again identifies her.
Lorna will come to you in her original Philip Heath box – which had Lorna II Witness VI “Art School” created by Philip Heath Brugge” written on the top in what I am certain is Philip Heath’s handwriting. Brugge, Belgium is where Philip Heath was living in 2006.

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