Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Fiber Transformation at Star Center Museum

I was asked by the Star Center Mall Museum to display my collection and textile work.



Always eager to share my passion, I gathered my collection of antique fiber tools, new finished textile items, and my friend Debi (retail visual designer extraordinaire).






My goal was to take a very old artisan craft and pull it forward into the current century causing people passing by to pause and reflect on what makes each hand-crafted piece of art truly art.



When I started organizing the process, tools and final art items I was awestruck at how much does indeed go into each item, and how not one part is more fun or important to me than another.








I love the feeding and caring of my animals as much as putting a freshly finished garment on "Paris", my lingerie model from Paris, France.


















After all was finished, I sat inconspicuously and watched as folks truly did pause and reflect. I heard comments ranging from "Those colors, oh my" to "my mother has a spinning wheel like that".









If this display gets people thinking about what goes into creating unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of art and perhaps be inspired to become an artisan in whatever brings them joy, then my goal has been achieved.


Debi, who took my craft and created a lovely visual story , has documented this journey so beautifully in her blog, http://decodivadebi@blogspot.com. Please take a look.









If you make your way to Snohomish, WA please stop into the Star Center Mall and let me know what you thought as you paused to reflect. foothillsfarmfiber@yahoo.com


Catherine

3 comments:

Debi Ward Kennedy said...

CATHERINE!!!!!!!
Please take that photo of me OFF of your blog, my friend! Ugh. Would that I could look as darling as you in snapshots. I had fun working with you and Sarah on this!

By the way, sweetie, my blog link is http://decodivadebi.blogspot.com !

Debi Ward Kennedy said...

Hey, Miss thing....post some photos of the farmers' market booth, please!!!!! ;o)

Anonymous said...

Good for people to know.