November 2011
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“But I’m writing my monograph (kind of a dissertation) at the moment. It’s all...”
– FUCK YEAH CRAFT!: Probably a long shot…
Here are some of my resources: http://www.counter-craft.org/bibliography/
My dissertation will be on craftivism as well.
Email me at hstryk@gmail.com if you want more info or to perhaps collab in the future.
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Watchprojectcraftivism:
“Use what you do to help.”
Crafts/art come in many forms, such as this one. Consider how you can use what you do/make to create change, awareness, or help an individual in your community or abroad on your own or with the help of your fellow crafters.
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Watchvia V&A’s description: What do words like “craft” and “skill” mean in 2011? That is one of the questions that the exhibition ‘Power of Making’ seeks to answer. This film delves into the working lives of four makers: shoe designer Marloes ten Bhömer, crochetdermist Shauna Richardson, artist, curator and glass designer Matt Durran and flute-maker Stephen Wessel. It...
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Knit Bombing + Plant Bombing
via plantgasm:
A San Fransisco couple decided to combine their passions. The husband loves plants and the wife loves knitting. The combination is beautiful - not only are they reclaiming the chosen spaces, they are giving them new life in an unexpected and colorful way.
The how-to can be found here.
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“Forego patterns in favor of making it yourself.
Go beyond.
Go above.
Figure...”
– Lisa Anne Auerbach (2005)
as edited by Otto von Busch in ‘FASHION-able: Hacktivism and Engaged Fashion Design’ 