craft
Decomposition: Knitted Fungi by Leigh Martin
May 3, 2013 - 10:04am | Cristy
Knitted fungi by Leigh Martin, from her Decomposition series. And her Etsy store, BromeLeighad Fiber Arts.
I have never taken up knitting but these pieces make me want to pick up some needles!
Anatomy: Lisa Nilsson's The Tissue Series
February 28, 2013 - 3:43pm | Cristy
In The Tissue Series, Lisa Nilsson creates intricate anatomical cross-sections in rolled paper. (previously) I had not seen the cross-section of the greyhound head before though!
Jonathan Fuller
January 20, 2013 - 1:36pm | Cristy
Jonathan Fuller lives in Cornwall and collects sea glass for his sculptures. The sculptures embed the frosted sea galss into cut wooden panels. I love the gradations of color.
I love sea glass. Especially green and blue.
Picture of his studio from his blog
The Owl by Andy Harman
October 16, 2012 - 1:31pm | Cristy
Andy Haraman has created giant macrame owls. The large owl is 35 feet long and 15 feet wide.
Wow. That is some serious macrame.
Murals from Mardi Gras beads by Stephan Wanger
February 21, 2012 - 11:47am | Cristy
Murals made from Mardi Gras beads by Stephan Wanger. Since today is Fat Tuesday, he should have plenty of new material at his disposal!
Anatomical Quilling: The Tissue Series by Lisa Nilsson
February 5, 2012 - 3:30pm | 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 - 2:14pm | 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 - 10:04am | 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 - 9:25am | 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 - 4:17pm | 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.
