Biography of Götz Doll Artist CARIN LOSSNITZER

Carin Lossnitzer is a German-born, world renown Doll Artisan. As discussed in the article on a History of Götz Puppenmanufaktur, Carin Lossnitzer, (along with Doll Artist Sylvia Natterer) was one of the first designer doll artists in 1989 to work in a collaborative, designer-manufacturer partnership with Götz. Carin has personally designed many of the Götz Play Doll facial sculpts, some of which bear here artisan signature on the back of their neck (identifiable in appearance by the letters "CAR LOS"). Carin's first Designer Collection of Götz-produced baby dolls was introduced in 1990.

Early Life and Inspiration of Carin Lossnitzer
According to the 2001 Götz Catalog(1), "Carin Lossnitzer was born in Berlin and attended a fashion and textile school in her hometown. Her desire for a child of her own inspired her to make her first beautiful baby doll" (p. 78). People from all walks of life and cultures inspires the dolls she creates within her Collections(1).

Doll Design Process
Carin is a self-taught doll artist; her originals are made in clay and Cemit or plasteline"(1).

Götz Design Career
As discussed, Carin designed numerous Götz Play Doll facial molds for both dolls and baby dolls in 1989 for the 1990 Götz Play Doll Collection; in 1990 she also introduced her first Designer Doll Collection, SABBER-BABYs, "DRIBBLE BABIES" which are miniature replicas of original creations, designed in character and expression to reflect children caught in the midst of natural stages and states of life(2).

The following description, provided in the 1990 Götz Catalog(2), best describes the inspiration, love, and physical features and craftsmanship of her DRIBBLE BABY Collection:

''The character of [Carin Lossnitzer's] dolls is seen in their laughing, crying or sulking expression. They can play with their fingers, play with their feet and also put the big toe in their mouth. The body is soft and sturdy with just enough weight. Since the baby is flexible, it has many possibilities to move.''

''Another special feature of the lovely, natural baby dolls is the sweet baby outfit which has been designed by the artist herself. Each dress and play suit is made of specially selected and finest fabrics, laces, embroideries and bows.''

''Every Baby has head, arms, and legs of high quality vinyl. The expressive eyes are individual made [of] glass crystal. Each baby has the designer's name on the back of the neck "CARLOS," which stands for Carin Lossnitzer and comes with certificate.''