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Permalink Reply by Allyson Shaw on March 14, 2008 at 13:58

I would like to hear about artists working in these mediums which to me break down traditional barriers. One of my favourite artists exploring these mediums is Edith Abeyta, with whom I've recently collaborated.

I'm looking forward to seeing discussions develop in this group!

Permalink Reply by Lizzie Hall on March 15, 2008 at 0:06

there is a girl in Melbourne, Australia, called cecilia fogelberg, who makes amazing soft toy, embroidered stuff which are very funny. I also like louise bourgeoise' body bits.

Permalink Reply by Allyson Shaw on March 15, 2008 at 8:57

I like fogelberg's hunting trophies-- and that three-headed wolf on the website is amazing! Thanks for mentioning her.

I saw the bourgeois show when it was at the Tate recently. I had always loved her work but had only seen random bits. I was profoundly moved by her recent soft body pieces.

Permalink Reply by Lizzie Hall on March 15, 2008 at 22:36

yes its the 3 little pigs that really got me too! I have a lovely quote of louise bourgeois' but its buried under some piles of junk. I will put it up here soon, when i find it. its about sewing.

Permalink Reply by Allyson Shaw on March 16, 2008 at 8:34

She is so quotable-- if you find the sewing quote I would love to see it.

Permalink Reply by Lizzie Hall on March 28, 2008 at 18:13

i found the quote, so here it is:

'When I was growing up all the women in my house were using needles. I have always had a fascination with the needle, the magic power of the needle. The needle is used to repair the damage. It's a claim to forgiveness.'

Permalink Reply by Deirdre A. Fox on May 8, 2008 at 3:14

Any medium which expresses what you want is fair game. I recently started working with crocheting -- it would have given my Mom a kick since I gave it up after a few weeks as a kid. I recently found her old yarn and crochet/knitting needles in her basement when we were cleaning out the house after she passed, and decided to work with these as part of work exploring reuse, memory, and domesticity.