Monday, March 14, 2011

tactile history

Diane Savona refers to her art as "bricolage, a technique that makes creative use of whatever materials are available regardless of their original purpose." She "uses salvaged cloth and garments, domestic found objects and intense hand stitching to construct fossil specimens that present textiles in an archaeological context."

I don't know how I missed learning about her before but she certainly accomplishes what I sometimes strive to do.

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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Pretty cool stuff she creates. I like all the buried snaps, tools and buckles as well as the cloth and clothing. Thanks for sharing, and yes, you do do just that with your mixed pieces. Time for a major art show I think.
    xox corrine

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  2. layersMarch 15, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I like that word "bricolage" for some reason-- layers of old built up to create something new- which is what you do.

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  3. Joanne HuffmanMarch 15, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    This is so cool! I never heard of her, either - love what she does.

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  4. BarbaraMarch 15, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    She is an inspiration, thanks for the video link!

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  5. mermaid galleryMarch 15, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I love the history in everything....gives it a lot of depth....

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  6. Suzanne KistlerMarch 15, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Lovely! I just want to touch it. Again. :)

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  7. KatieMarch 15, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I love she made them appear as fossils. She's just amazing. Great post on textile history. xo

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  8. Patty ♣March 17, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day Deborah!!

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  9. Lucky Dip LisaMarch 19, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    I have seen her work before but never a video.Utterly amazing isn't it?

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  10. Lucky Dip LisaMarch 19, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    How apt that the next word verification that's come up is 'collectu'!

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  11. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesMarch 21, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I learned about her a while back and she has inspired me to use reclaimed fibers in my Women's Work narrative quilts. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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