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The humble cloths that are Japanese 'boro'...
Multiple layers of extensively repaired and patched fabrics... hand-sewn for practical purposes, for retaining warmth... utilitarian assemblages such as futon covers or clothing such as a 'yogi' (sleeping garment used as a blanket) ...abundant use of recycled indigo dyed rags and handwoven cotton & hemp scraps, repeatedly mended... some held together by thousands of 'sashiko' stitches transformed into something precious and valuable. "These textiles are generational storybooks, lovingly repaired & patched with what fabric was available. Never intended to be viewed as a thing of beauty, these textiles today take on qualities of collage, objects of history, and objects with life and soul." ~ John Foster, Accidental Mysteries blog ~ tatters, telling complex stories... "although boro has become a bit of a trend these days, the raggedy edges and patching and primitive approach to cloth making...there is a subtle reminder that this was not an intended art form. and the resulting beauty in that."
Crochet Work - Chapter IX - Encyclopedia of Needlework, Crochet Patterns, Stitches, Crochet Lace Patterns
By Thérèse de Dillmont Crochet lace.—Close leaves and bars with picots Crochet Work - IX Crochet work, so called from the hook, French croche orcroc, with which it is done, is not only one of the easiest but in comparison with the cost and labour, one of the most effective kinds of fancy-work. Hooks, or needles, as they are generally called, made of wood, bone or tortoise-shell are used for all the heavier kinds of crochet work in thick wool or cotton, and steel ones for the finer kinds. Fig. 400. Fig. 401. Fig. 402. Table of the approximate relation of the D.M.C threads and cottons to the numbers of the crochet needles. Explanation of the signs *. Crochet stitches. Crochet work may however, be divided into two kinds, German crochet, and Victoria or Tunisian crochet; the latter is known also under the name of tricot-crochet. The rows are worked, according to the kind of stitch, either to and fro, or all from one end. Position of the hands and explanation of (1) chain stitch (fig. 403). Picots.
"To My Peoples!" - Google Cultural Institute
War puzzle: Open Sesame! - The solution The newspapers advertised that the puzzle was particularly suitable as a gift to wounded soldiers in the hospitals, the attempts to find a solution being a welcome distraction. Admittedly, the sales served a humanitarian purpose – the proceeds went to widows, orphans and war invalids through three combined war welfare agencies (Red Cross, War Welfare Office, War Aid Office), but it is here that the absurdity of war becomes particularly clear – the war can even be used for making toys. During your visits to this exhibition you have seen a lot and learnt a lot. Who began the war? Who wins the war?
Michael Creese
Michael paints in the oil impasto style, a technique used in art where paint is laid thickly on canvas, leaving visible brush/palette knife strokes. When dry, impasto provides a great deal of texture to the finished painting. He also works with several other mediums in addition to oils, most notably watercolors. Only high quality artist's materials, permanent lightfast pigments, archival canvas mounted on solid wood stretcher bars, and acid-free watercolor papers are used in the creation of his work. Michael’s work has been sold in print form by major art distributors and retailers, featured in the work of interior designers, and sold as ceramic and marble tile murals. His original oil on canvas paintings are purchased by collectors throughout the United States, as well as internationally.
