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Anatomical Quilling: The Tissue Series by Lisa Nilsson
February 5, 2012 - 2:30pm | Cristy
I have seen some cool paper quilling before but never anything like this. The Tissue Series, by Lisa Nilsson, show intricate cross-section anatomical details all in rolled paper. How awesome is that?!
Seisme (Earthquake) by Evelyn Alcide
August 3, 2011 - 1:14pm | Cristy
Seisme (Earthquake) by Evelyn Alcide of Port au Prince, Haiti
Satin, plastic, glass, cotton thread 37" x 49.5"
This piece is part of a show at the International Folk Art Museum titled "The Art of Survival: Folk Expression in the Face of Disaster." The exhibit runs until May 6, 2012.
Elin Thomas' Crocheted Mold
July 22, 2011 - 9:04am | Cristy
Elin Thomas crochets the most amazing molds and lichens. I love the petri dish which was done for the Stitch Science weekend at the Science Museum in London. And for the record, I would proudly carry a moldy clutch!
Loving your craft: Maurice Franklin at 91
July 10, 2011 - 8:25am | Cristy
At 91, Maurice Franklin is semi-retired but continues to work a few days a week at a spindle shop in the East End of London. He was born in 1920 above the shop where he continues to work and he began his apprentice ship in 1933.
It is a fascinating story. Here is a craftsman with close to 80 years of experience who continues to have passion for his work.
There was only one obvious question left to ask Maurice Franklin, so I asked it, and his response was automatic and immediate, with absolute certainty. “Yes, I’d be a wood turner again.” he said.
Mama Nike preserving Nigerian indigo dying
April 15, 2011 - 3:17pm | CristyI am always so inspired by women who work to both preserve traditional crafts and help other women support themselves and their children. They are treasures.
Laurel Roth - Biodiversity Reclamation Suits for Pigeons
April 7, 2011 - 8:59am | Cristy
Laurel Roth crochets suits for urban pigeons that disguise them as extinct birds. Above is the Carolina parakeet.
Songbird sculptures by Jim Mullan
March 10, 2011 - 3:43pm | Melvix
Photography and such by Jim and Heather
January 21, 2011 - 8:59am | MelvixOur friends Jim Madras and Heather Gardner-Madras are posting some interesting stuff in their 2011 creative blogs.
Both blogs were kicked off on January 1, 2011, with the idea to post something every day.
Plush mollusk anatomy
January 19, 2011 - 7:00pm | Cristy
The anatomical structure of the mollusk. Brilliant. (seen previously)
