…shift in Aotearoa New Zealand over recent decades. A growing network of kairaranga tāne (Māori male weavers) has been working within their whānau (families) and communities, continuing a centuries old……
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…Invention of Paper Changed the World” by Tim Harford looks at how the use of paper has transformed everyday life—from books, to home decor (via BBC). 3) Commemorating His Purple……
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…Barbara Burns conducted a survey of tapestry weavers that focuses on pricing methods. The complied results can be read here. Professional Practices for Artists CAA Standards and Guidelines Consignment Contracts……
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This week’s Friday Fibers Roundup features a mix of soon to be open exhibitions as well as articles focusing on the inclusion of humor and the abject into art. Maggy……
Read More »…natural color available (via Open). 6) This video shows how vibrant natural indigo dyeing can be in comparison to the synthetics out there. 7) “Anni Albers: Picking Up the Thread”……
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…come into its own during the last 30 years. Kiranada in an innovator in this area and enjoys exploring the multiple uses of wax stencils as a designing tool on……
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…With so many active members, we want to share the amazing experiences you all are having. From exhibitions to classes, tutorials to research, the SDA community is far reaching and……
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…wear it (folkdräkt, bunad or gákti) I feel most like myself” (page 19). Many have articulated that in some way their choice of clothing symbolizes democracy, freedom and rebellion –……
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Imogen Zino is a designer and artist based in Auckland, New Zealand. She completed a Master of Design at Auckland University of Technology that explored large-scale multi-sensory interaction and the……
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…imaginary worlds and characters that open up our minds to relevant narratives. The whimsical and animated characters in their work point to a rich tradition of story telling. Mulyana Bety……
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