the continuing conversation between art and life
This 5 minute video lets Kaffe Fassett describe in his inimitable, colourful way, how he discovered knitting and brought his painterly eye to it, bringing a wave of colour into 1980s knitting in Britain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-vR_hi1Gtw Also, don't miss another post on this blog about quilting here. Both these videos are recorded in his home, which …
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Growing to appreciate the works of this videomaker, also impressed by his comment on the artistic process, on his Facebook page: "observe first, recognise later"
Blog post from commaand.co on "Moonshine" a book of 49 animators and the work they make privately for themselves.
Simon Armitage, a living writing poet, talks about his writing in 2010, and gives practical tips for writing poetry. "I've always been interested in poetry because it's so powerful: so few words, space on the page, and all around it. So there's an intensity there that I admire." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXVZseBCfiM Getting keen to write His main …
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How do you make an artwork based on inspiration? I grumbled to a friend last night. "It's like trying to make a painting about painting." Inspiration - I think of it as breathing - like respiration is breathing - inspiration is a breathing into, and I see the word spirit in that. And thinking of …
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Sarah Kay expresses her journey and tips on becoming a spoken word poet
Here's a great piece of lifetime advice (among many) by Pentagram partner, Michael Beirut: "People always want to look for mentors - then they say "Will you be my mentor?" Do NOT do that. You don't need their permission you don't need to tell them they're your mentor." "Anyone you know could be your mentor …
Rita Dove is someone who is easy to listen to - but has the smarts to say interesting things with even simple language - she is a poet, former US Poet Laureate. "Every time I sit down to write I try to feel that I’m starting over. It’s all new. It’s all fresh, and I’m …
Look and be inspired. Colourful, imaginative, innovative, daring and my dear, the patterns! Somehow, the video has chosen a bland photo - but trust me, click on the play button and a world of wonder will be shown to you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzd9BEuKdh0 (I want a cushion like that one on his settee)
A leisurely (14 minutes) historical look at a dealer in Welsh Quilts and blankets who has also carefully gathered a private collection of the range of styles: Jen Jones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvqY2LWGkLs
