tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post90097168666278772..comments2024-03-22T12:34:51.352-07:00Comments on Art Propelled: RE-PURPOSED HEIRLOOMSArtPropelledhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-95576066960221622010-08-24T08:26:32.318-07:002010-08-24T08:26:32.318-07:00A gorgeous post as always. Great stuff, Robyn. I e...A gorgeous post as always. Great stuff, Robyn. I especially love the quirky bird by Chris Griffin.Gaby Bee https://www.blogger.com/profile/02995395178887747269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-25974369366552604392010-08-22T03:46:15.750-07:002010-08-22T03:46:15.750-07:00thank you Robyn, for the introduction to the amazi...thank you Robyn, for the introduction to the amazing textile work of Diane Savonna and Elfi Cella. I love handstitching and sewing implements. I gather lots of the later and am a avid amateur at the former. their work is matched by your genius to hunt them out for us and share their links so we can discover more about them. love this post uber much!Ahipara Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379542516074480446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-1051015813402565082010-08-19T21:11:59.465-07:002010-08-19T21:11:59.465-07:00Finally, I know somebody :-)
Chris Giffin whose wo...Finally, I know somebody :-)<br />Chris Giffin whose work is in Mary Lou Zeek Gallery-- now you are in my part of the 'woods'-- I know Chris and have seen her and her wonderful assemblages in person recently at an art fair and I have been to this gallery several times.. a good friend of mine has her paintings there. I love assemblage and even though I do not do much myself I still look for 'stuff'.layershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991288165260934778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-51349933116103511662010-08-19T02:39:06.555-07:002010-08-19T02:39:06.555-07:00Thankyou for the link! Lovely suprise and I am goi...Thankyou for the link! Lovely suprise and I am going to check it out now!<br />L :)Lucky Dip Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02641107558317278059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-17731000732927509162010-08-18T07:44:48.668-07:002010-08-18T07:44:48.668-07:00Beautiful stuff! I especially like Soft Bodied Spe...Beautiful stuff! I especially like Soft Bodied Specimens #3 -- lovely display of such special items. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-89915508322575120572010-08-18T05:55:14.752-07:002010-08-18T05:55:14.752-07:00Outstanding! Savona's work is facinating. I lo...Outstanding! Savona's work is facinating. I love the looks of it, how she does it and the statement- the whole story.Shaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235571582758248746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-86202617768864603322010-08-18T04:57:57.416-07:002010-08-18T04:57:57.416-07:00Re - purposed heirlooms.
Reclaimed,
recycled,
recr...Re - purposed heirlooms.<br />Reclaimed,<br />recycled,<br />recreated - Art.<br />Inherited the world.<br />Very interesting log.Wimhttp://blog.seniorennet.be/schetsblognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-8875333291632498062010-08-18T04:54:47.484-07:002010-08-18T04:54:47.484-07:00Already a fan of Elfi, but am going to really enjo...Already a fan of Elfi, but am going to really enjoy these new links!!! I collect old sewing implements and fabric- just enjoy the history of them - and do use them too!! The mosaic torso is a wonderful new way to use old teacups!!!LOLooglebloopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222611602787757388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-50515129824873698242010-08-17T19:33:21.197-07:002010-08-17T19:33:21.197-07:00More new artists to explore. Thank you!!More new artists to explore. Thank you!!Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-18586089838932365562010-08-17T14:36:33.727-07:002010-08-17T14:36:33.727-07:00I can see that Diane's work really touched a c...I can see that Diane's work really touched a cord within very many of us...I always feel connected to my mother when I sew something because she taught me and she was taught by her grandmother...not only have we lost the capacity to appreciate why we need to 'mend' things but also a precious way of linking the thread between those gone before and those coming after.<br /><br />Thanks for the bird, Robyn, I was ready to cry otherwise! And love to all who hold the needle still!Cherry Jeffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314804604605676735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-65667035191124638042010-08-17T09:23:24.500-07:002010-08-17T09:23:24.500-07:00As always, you find the most lovely and interestin...As always, you find the most lovely and interesting pieces/artists to share!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-50700340115962706722010-08-17T02:40:00.037-07:002010-08-17T02:40:00.037-07:00All the ladies in my 2 families crochet or knit, q...All the ladies in my 2 families crochet or knit, quilt and sew and I have often felt that the craft of stitchery is fading. These images bring a sort of melancholy of things passing, time changing and lengthening on.Leanne Piziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906128505167788108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-5517419652091312972010-08-17T00:54:25.551-07:002010-08-17T00:54:25.551-07:00I like the clock.I like the clock.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-58627431764075097762010-08-16T16:54:14.891-07:002010-08-16T16:54:14.891-07:00Yes, I feel very tender memories from the art you ...Yes, I feel very tender memories from the art you have posted here. My mother was a beautiful seemstress as well... my favorite piece here is Julliet, the fork, the stiches and the photographs... roxannerivergardenstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018601892508498148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-80741852004399240302010-08-16T12:26:22.501-07:002010-08-16T12:26:22.501-07:00There is so much to love in this post. Love, love ...There is so much to love in this post. Love, love the idea of uncovering/discovering a life through the sewing needle. The wooden patchwork cabinets are wonderfully interesting...a new kind of cabinet of curiosities. Adore the bird clock...because I adore all old clocks as well as anything whimsical.steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-51724720842907615032010-08-16T12:02:32.385-07:002010-08-16T12:02:32.385-07:00what a treasure trove of inspiration, thanks for d...what a treasure trove of inspiration, thanks for digging for us... and for food for work for months to come...debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08943411721370422914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-44335008762048824722010-08-16T11:20:26.828-07:002010-08-16T11:20:26.828-07:00So much of this collection speaks to me, inspires ...So much of this collection speaks to me, inspires me. It makes me wonder how it is that certain combinations are evocative for so many. Why is it that so many of us like crackled and peeling paint, images that are reminiscent of decay and antiquity while another segment of the population might prefer shiny and new?<br />Something I wonder about.<br />You seem be a curator of my preferences in imagery, patterns and texture.<br />Thanks again, Robyn<br /><br />xoxo KimNuminosityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13464230956125740370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-22451287366097245092010-08-16T07:49:47.528-07:002010-08-16T07:49:47.528-07:00le plus beau blog! j'ai affirmé ça, bien avant...le plus beau blog! j'ai affirmé ça, bien avant que je sois cité..<br />les ouvrages, oeuvres, créations des autres artistes me font chaud au coeur..tout simplement magnifique!<br />amitiés elfiELFIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709697150109137719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-15737945384250312352010-08-16T07:14:59.986-07:002010-08-16T07:14:59.986-07:00Hi Robyn,
just discovering Dianne's engaging...Hi Robyn, <br />just discovering Dianne's engaging Domestic Archeology made me realise what is so wonderful about visiting your posts.. so particular to the experience. <br />Im quite a dedicated lover of the 2d art form.... its a whole world and full of endless stimulation for me. So much so that I overlook the 3D. I like to collect 3d items but they end of as stimulus for 2d work.<br />However each time i visit your fresh posts I seem to be presented with endless ideas and reasons for why I should take more notice of the 3 dimensional realm.<br />Its wonderful to be nudged out of one's preoccupations...and brought to new feilds of discovery.<br />Love it all..really... Thank you.sophie munnshttp://sophiemunns.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-13565085002218949682010-08-16T06:00:19.012-07:002010-08-16T06:00:19.012-07:00Well, I need time to see the details in the amazin...Well, I need time to see the details in the amazing works of all these artists you've introduced to us! We don't throw away easily at home, 'cause together with my husband we gather things for our puppet theatre projects. Now I'll have a new approach to all this stuff, thanks to your post, Robyn.:) Yes, there's life in every object even when not used on purpose.rossichkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185784702539084622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-29133840183521437722010-08-16T06:00:08.976-07:002010-08-16T06:00:08.976-07:00Love the fossil garments. I think we all as women...Love the fossil garments. I think we all as women and artists, writers,expressives must be at some archeological tasks within. Your work surely expresses layers of such.<br /><br />Thandamansuetudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805383049085040581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-17520792554613021772010-08-16T05:44:40.897-07:002010-08-16T05:44:40.897-07:00an incredible journey now artistic memory lane wit...an incredible journey now artistic memory lane with these fabulous pieces! just beautiful - and so timely in terms of the lost art of "hand stitching" which i grew up with - when i was little, all our clothes were "handmade" and had every kind of sewing technique imaginable - for my children, i handmade all their layettes, as well, french stitching every garment by hand - and for my grandchildren, the same - including christening gown sets - <br /><br />thanks for such a great post - and a fabulous blog!GYPSYWOMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042621041213415958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-45051094602649486442010-08-16T05:21:08.297-07:002010-08-16T05:21:08.297-07:00another inspiring selection of introductions Robyn...another inspiring selection of introductions Robyn. love Diane's work, and writing - there is such an intimacy to the stitching and layering she does. I get a quiet, calming, deeply connected feeling from her work. thank you!Karin Bartimolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490920503677450338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-8365599288152467152010-08-16T03:51:16.438-07:002010-08-16T03:51:16.438-07:00What a journey you've taken me on the last few...What a journey you've taken me on the last few posts, thank you. I particularly loved Elfis seedheads, wanted to touch everything in the Hamill Gallery & the colors of M-A Orrs work made my chest positively ache!<br /><br />Dianes 'fossil' layers are beautiful.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114514969969050590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-21028672217892416032010-08-16T02:59:13.162-07:002010-08-16T02:59:13.162-07:00Weaver, I love sharing art that enthralls me.
Jai...Weaver, I love sharing art that enthralls me.<br /><br />Jaihn, glad you appreciate this amazing work.<br /><br />Lynne, my pleasure :-)<br /><br />Cathy, I know what a darning mushroom is .... but I have no idea how to darn.<br /><br />Heather, it's time we saw some of your work again!<br /><br />Sharmon, I know the feeling. There are so many memories tied up in those images. My mom loved sewing and I can remember "stitching" my first mini patchwork quilt between the age of 2 and 3.<br /><br />Robyn,so glad you're enjoying this post as much as I am.<br /><br />Mary Ann, button tins are another story. I love searching through my mom inlaw's button tins. She has kept everything since the year dot. Eighty years of collecting! She is now 87.<br /><br />Leslie, sadly I didn't keep all my moms sewing things when she passed. There was just so much to sort through and no space to keep it all.<br /><br />Katelen, all is well here. Thanks so much.<br /><br />Azirca, inspiration for a sunday morning!<br /><br />Patrice, Diane's work has certainly sent me off on a journey of memories. Many things I havn't thought about in decades.<br /><br />Willow, the first image is quite striking isn't it? It certainly got my attention!<br /><br />Paula, I have a feeling you will use all your newly learned mosaicing knowledge in art one day.<br /><br />Hannah, you make such a good point. Artists are enjoying these old traditions again and turning them into art.<br /><br />Caroline, I love hand stitching though I havn't done it in decades.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.com