A multi media tumblr archive, and an animated video on our divided brain.
Anatomy considered
February 12th, 2012Some fiber/ other links
February 12th, 2012Ernesto Eto woven nests at Faena Arts Center. Architectural art by Do Ho Su photographs here. More of knit playground. More on knitting nancies: small and medium , and giant size, with its associated video. Knitting needles meet water droplets in outer space. Jenine Shereos works in human hair.
OT: muppets perform queen
February 11th, 2012adding this “just for fun”, yarn was probably sacrificed at some point in the making of this video.
Spider silk history
February 10th, 2012Lovely youtube video on spider silk weaving properties and history of a panel coming to Art Institute of Chicago. At the Victoria and Albert Museum, one may view a cape of such fabric.
Short row action, brioche (tuck) stitch.
February 9th, 2012Some sites using the technique in artwork, garments, and a modular approach. A hand knitting publication on brioche stitch has an associated website with generous sharing of information, some of which could be adapted for tuck knitting on machines
Stories cut from paper
February 4th, 2012Beatrice Coron on TED discussing her works on paper as well as public art in steel and glass.
Karl interviewing Karl
February 3rd, 2012Face to face: Karl lagerfeld/ Net-a-porter.com.
Alexander McQueen
February 3rd, 2012Some objects from the Metropolitan Museum’s Savage Beauty Exhibit May-August 2011.
Designer’s studio
February 3rd, 2012Hand knit designer’s profiles including one on Marnie MacLean, a source often mentioned by me in previous posts. The blog’s home.
Felt critters galore
February 3rd, 2012at feltmistress, includes her my “year in 90 seconds” video.
