lizzie finn
03/29
English illustrator and art director, Lizzie Finn, creates wonderful
commercial work utilizing thread and soft sculpture. Clients include
Vitra, Dazed and Confused, and Moloko.
iviva olenick
posted by Laura Hughes on 03.26.2012, under art
03/26
The sweet and sad musings of narrative embroiderer, Iviva Olenick.
the snatchel project
posted by Laura Hughes on 03.22.2012, under art
03/22
Asking women to knit or crochet a vagina or uterus to send to their male
congressman or senator. This is in response to government interference
with women’s healthcare, the Virginia abortion bill, and the asinine remarks
made by pundits. Images via Government Free VJJ
crystal gregory
posted by Laura Hughes on 03.19.2012, under art
03/19
New York based artist Crystal Gregory uses crocheted granny squares in her public
art installation. The video below shows her installation process.
FOOT TRAFFIC from JiYe Kim on Vimeo.
mary smull
posted by Laura Hughes on 03.15.2012, under art
03/15
Philadelphia based artist Mary Smull presents a conceptual twist to needlepoint.
She is also the founder of SPUN – The Society for the Prevention of Unfinished
Needlepoint.
sarah applebaum
posted by Laura Hughes on 03.12.2012, under art
03/12
Go on a psychedelic journey via the artwork of San Francisco artist Sarah Applebaum.
berend strik
posted by Laura Hughes on 03.08.2012, under art
03/08
Embroidered photo on canvas from Dutch artist Berend Strik. Images via Jack Tilton Gallery
ladies fancywork society
03/05
Very cool installations from Denver based artist collective Ladies Fancywork Society
These street artist crocheters have created installations in Amsterdam and Denver.
tomas saraceno
03/01
I am loving these floating, inflatable environments by Argentinian artist,
Tomas Saraceno. Juxtaposing art and architecture, his inspirations come
from soap bubbles and spider webs. Images via Tanya Bonakdar Gallery
and artdaily.org
