tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79490927131406477952024-03-19T05:06:23.936-07:00DENIMUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-42183384300106246172012-04-18T16:43:00.006-07:002012-04-18T16:47:02.676-07:00Frayed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkAbe0n_uE3QOzTqnDPAB7XayJUjPk0Mxydu0SNAJyZj65UBO6ocJyM7ItHBEyYIadkV884rlMQbSWD4lk7EpDm3HaWOT5uDFRl0wkbMNPJEMcNr1cpwCDYqBkeug_oyQAvZwnFtyoXhyphenhyphen4/s1600/MarquesAlmeida.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkAbe0n_uE3QOzTqnDPAB7XayJUjPk0Mxydu0SNAJyZj65UBO6ocJyM7ItHBEyYIadkV884rlMQbSWD4lk7EpDm3HaWOT5uDFRl0wkbMNPJEMcNr1cpwCDYqBkeug_oyQAvZwnFtyoXhyphenhyphen4/s400/MarquesAlmeida.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732890705812172482" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieG4leBW0MUCy5B8EPdQbRvhWcppJTClm5JMFuXWEtiGhGc7NvPxp8xEZ3c8DcFCrZYRa-1JRE4y4tEkiZnF345Ik5DyhQR5E8wn5CKKxZZaydx8_zioDBbfsLit7H8Y7XFfOmSbrnJ-aP/s1600/MarquesAlmeidadenim.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieG4leBW0MUCy5B8EPdQbRvhWcppJTClm5JMFuXWEtiGhGc7NvPxp8xEZ3c8DcFCrZYRa-1JRE4y4tEkiZnF345Ik5DyhQR5E8wn5CKKxZZaydx8_zioDBbfsLit7H8Y7XFfOmSbrnJ-aP/s400/MarquesAlmeidadenim.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732890846492965666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0iOOLSylj8Ugm_RNDPY_-_FhddOAq3EU-YNrHD63bpX2ngsEatxkdo7B-zMo5pFzSTd0qEezgElyiwsrp0dA-LtyjL03qIkOAKqdCnU6CoidlthyphenhyphenvOxYUh7ZBa8D8ctU0zdeo00ShiLAY/s1600/MarquesALmeidaBlue.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0iOOLSylj8Ugm_RNDPY_-_FhddOAq3EU-YNrHD63bpX2ngsEatxkdo7B-zMo5pFzSTd0qEezgElyiwsrp0dA-LtyjL03qIkOAKqdCnU6CoidlthyphenhyphenvOxYUh7ZBa8D8ctU0zdeo00ShiLAY/s400/MarquesALmeidaBlue.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732890771500211842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXgOlxnqMpL_zCnfD1Ma7RmKDvaINDgo3siDVW0CRMvImzZamP49QC9bzX97_LG5BTyBE3Z8fYd3kKVc6k9PxoXv8bRcgG-NOVAXzkLo5if3AiBH9d-nC-UAXhIG_KQlUtbVUL1ILomOit/s1600/Marques.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXgOlxnqMpL_zCnfD1Ma7RmKDvaINDgo3siDVW0CRMvImzZamP49QC9bzX97_LG5BTyBE3Z8fYd3kKVc6k9PxoXv8bRcgG-NOVAXzkLo5if3AiBH9d-nC-UAXhIG_KQlUtbVUL1ILomOit/s400/Marques.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732890632871564482" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Amazing trench, and the rest, including the Stella painting in the background. <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2012RTW-FASHEAST">Marques Almeida</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-71611217074650807372012-02-22T04:16:00.004-08:002012-02-22T14:53:09.054-08:00Vogue Living<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTMnOtj1oMXa8TYQfnVlfkPRR2n8BDLh-6EhKyBbZ1motl3-1AgW4FYGSnmhHvFEOYNXe4tEpgONUujEJfyCeaaRF71Llk3h9awuA64l2qZWjHZoHwchakkLiqatKaSQ_eOZ3ztLa5KlU/s1600/VLdenim.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTMnOtj1oMXa8TYQfnVlfkPRR2n8BDLh-6EhKyBbZ1motl3-1AgW4FYGSnmhHvFEOYNXe4tEpgONUujEJfyCeaaRF71Llk3h9awuA64l2qZWjHZoHwchakkLiqatKaSQ_eOZ3ztLa5KlU/s400/VLdenim.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712096336306921938" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wfhlf5eYYQrQ8wepgnHpH50Qyn5xdFD3qBMjwofgA-LzglkNlrk5pa7-NFD_hKZbm5X5Fc-Dk6glZ3KsjBfCV6G3RbYbVgjfL-YhdVgl5F-bsBf5G0QSQV0sIggV0P1qTFEgHU7OKRkF/s1600/VLCover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wfhlf5eYYQrQ8wepgnHpH50Qyn5xdFD3qBMjwofgA-LzglkNlrk5pa7-NFD_hKZbm5X5Fc-Dk6glZ3KsjBfCV6G3RbYbVgjfL-YhdVgl5F-bsBf5G0QSQV0sIggV0P1qTFEgHU7OKRkF/s400/VLCover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712096129923112418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://at-swim-two-birds.blogspot.com.au/">Renilde's</a> work features (on it's side!) in this month's Vogue Living Magazine. If you click on the images you'll be able to read it them.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-71145552445448205452011-10-24T01:20:00.000-07:002011-10-24T01:30:43.738-07:00Afternoon tea<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6275276736/" title="The Blue Path by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/6275276736_08ede5a0af_z.jpg" alt="The Blue Path" width="530" /></a><br /><br />Some photo's from Mr Kitly, 'The Blue Path' by <a href="http://at-swim-two-birds.blogspot.com/">Renilde De Peuter</a>. Also some from the afternoon tea reception, I made Persian Mint tea (It was a very hot day) and Gingerbread, <a href="http://misspenpen.blogspot.com">Pene </a>made delicious Marshmallows and <a href="http://www.mrkitly.com.au">Bree and Julian</a> made tea. All delicious! Thanks to everyone who came to look.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6275278640/" title="mint tea by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6221/6275278640_06435f60d0_z.jpg" alt="mint tea" width="530" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6275825968/" title="marshmallows and gingerbread by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6044/6275825968_011d8fffa6_z.jpg" alt="marshmallows and gingerbread" width="530" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6275278110/" title="tea by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6275278110_3b250b43f8_z.jpg" alt="tea" width="530" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-46025846298040296942011-10-07T19:18:00.000-07:002011-10-07T21:21:48.388-07:00A slow boatThe great news is that <a href="http://at-swim-two-birds.blogspot.com/">Renilde's</a> work has arrived intact, <a href="http://ruggedcottontwill.blogspot.com/2011/09/renilde-de-peuter.html">only 2 and a half months late</a>. The series is titled 'The Blue Path' and it has been on a rather mysterious adventure through the postal system and across the seas. Rather poetic, now that it has arrived!<br /><br />The other good news is that there is a little room in the <a href="http://www.mrkitly.com.au/">Mr Kitly</a> calender to exhibit the work alongside Bree's Spring garden, so if you are in Melbourne you have an opportunity to see it! We will be having a little afternoon tea reception on the 15th. Details are below. The work is in the gallery from today, the 8th of October til Sunday 23th of October. We'd love to see you there!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6222173590/" title="renilde invitation by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6160/6222173590_518bfa0020_b.jpg" alt="renilde invitation" width="520" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-17915950381261347862011-09-11T18:27:00.000-07:002011-09-11T18:31:31.854-07:00The BluesThis is the <a href="http://coatedarms.blogspot.com/2011_08_01_archive.html">blue August</a> of <a href="http://coatedarms.blogspot.com/">coated arms</a>. A blog devoted to a year of colour. A nice discovery for today. Featuring some <a href="http://coatedarms.blogspot.com/2011/08/blue-still-from-nicolas-roeg.html">Woodstock blue denim</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-55284103443976030562011-09-03T18:02:00.000-07:002011-09-06T16:36:55.033-07:00Renilde De PeuterAs an artist it's <a href="http://ruggedcottontwill.blogspot.com/2011/08/damn-post.html">kind of a nightmare</a> to imagine, an artwork sent to be exhibited and being lost on the way. I still feel a little ill when I think about this, even more worrying is the idea that it is permanently lost. I am hoping that it will turn up after a long, slow journey across the blue ocean, it should with this title and story!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6110990008/" title="blog02 by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6066/6110990008_fd9797efb4_z.jpg" alt="blog02" width="530" /></a><br /><br />The Blue Path.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />I called this series The Blue Path because it is a work in progress and can be seen as a sort of journey to imaginary worlds and landscapes, similar to the Bildungsroman in which the protagonist is searching for meaning and harmony.<br />During this project I worked very intuitively, I've changed course many times, and removed parts or reinterpreted meanings to integrate them in the story, like for example the Three Golden Fleeces that finally constitute the pivot of this quest, this eternal search for the unknown.<br />This series of works is mainly made of recycled materials, the base being my own worn-out jeans, which in itself is already a landscape. My own personal landscape even, which gives the series a certain sense of continuity.<br />The most worn-out, and thus the most interesting parts, the knees, form the base for the eclipse and the ship in the middle of the ocean surrounded by St Elmo's Fire.<br />This motive of St. Elmo's Fire returns in almost every tile. It evolves from something narrative, something pictural to something more abstract, to ultimately even result in a simple woven pattern.<br /><br />Bon Voyage to all :^)</span><br /><br />Such beautiful work from Renilde. I am so glad there are photos to show at least. Here are some, and some more on <a href="http://at-swim-two-birds.blogspot.com/2011/08/blue-path.html">her blog</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6110445595/" title="blog03 by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6110445595_b76540edf3_z.jpg" alt="blog03" width="530" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6110444967/" title="blog01 by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6110444967_b8e5c38441_z.jpg" alt="blog01" width="530" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6110446761/" title="blog06 by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6110446761_19ddd4195a_z.jpg" alt="blog06" width="530" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6110447511/" title="blog08 by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6110447511_0c6543466e_z.jpg" alt="blog08" width="530" /></a></span><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6110447161/" title="blog07 by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6110447161_f3b81712d8_z.jpg" width="530" alt="blog07"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6110991224/" title="blog05 by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6110991224_c396db7130_z.jpg" alt="blog05" width="530" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6110446075/" title="blog04 by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6200/6110446075_2058b20d2a_z.jpg" width="530" alt="blog04"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-65591637711566675202011-08-17T04:59:00.000-07:002011-08-17T05:49:33.122-07:00Mr Kitly (3)<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6052826732/" title="Max Olijnyk by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6052826732_6d1160641c_b.jpg" width="530" alt="Max Olijnyk"></a>
<br />Max Olijnyk. <span style="font-style:italic;">'Jeans for Woody'</span> Custom denim jeans.
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<br />John Brooks. <span style="font-style:italic;">'Double Denim Scarf'</span> Cotton and reclaimed denim.
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<br />Mona Electric. <span style="font-style:italic;">'Crystal hearts'</span> Denim, cotton, wooden beads, cotton cord, crystal.
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<br />Dell Stewart. Knitted denim yarn, paint and stick.
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<br />In other news I have listed the catalogue <a href="http://dellywood.bigcartel.com/product/denim">online here</a> in case anyone wants to buy one and can't make it to the gallery.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-5066311589674947052011-08-16T19:10:00.000-07:002011-08-16T19:10:00.380-07:00Farmyard Denim<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnoHPrKHjqM10CrbHSxzAkFTvvwh3JT9FZUQS3O_9cItuHbtaEXtg_UdJsFaf3JpTaZHvHTr2bK9g72y9YykOmIrRHx_UNKwQyC_Va0qauYJXkWgBb34Le7AwwjZwNNrnRSqBzPdzoLMNW/s1600/farmyardjeans.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnoHPrKHjqM10CrbHSxzAkFTvvwh3JT9FZUQS3O_9cItuHbtaEXtg_UdJsFaf3JpTaZHvHTr2bK9g72y9YykOmIrRHx_UNKwQyC_Va0qauYJXkWgBb34Le7AwwjZwNNrnRSqBzPdzoLMNW/s400/farmyardjeans.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640899427667410562" border="0" /></a>
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<br />Via <a href="http://www.anambitiousprojectcollapsing.com/">an ambitious project collapsing</a>.
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-25271751362362608852011-08-15T18:04:00.000-07:002011-08-15T18:44:14.229-07:00Mr Kitly (2)<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6047420001/" title="Installation view by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6075/6047420001_e8f9e951d4_z.jpg" alt="Installation view" width="530" /></a>
<br />Installation View. Lyn Balzer and Tony Perkins. <span style="font-style: italic;">'Mask – Red tears'</span> Recycled Denim, Papier Mache, Kid Leather, Silver-lined Czech Glass Beads, Silk Thread.<span style="font-style: italic;"> 'Skull' </span>Recycled denim and silk thread. <span style="font-style: italic;">'Denim and leather neckpiece' </span>Recycled denim, Kangaroo leather lacing.
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<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6047419687/" title="John Brooks by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6047419687_cf0fdd66ee_z.jpg" alt="John Brooks" width="530" /></a>
<br />Dell Stewart <span style="font-style: italic;">'Denim scarf'</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">'X marks the spot'</span>. John Brooks, <span style="font-style: italic;">'Engineered Cape'</span> Cotton and reclaimed denim. Brett Day Windham <span style="font-style: italic;">'Mined Denim'</span> Recycled denim, denim home insulation, bamboo, sinew, string, plastic, glue, spray paint, foam.
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<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6047419383/" title="Installation view by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6047419383_7821d82820_z.jpg" alt="Installation view" width="530" /></a>
<br />Installation View, Jennifer Bartholomew, <span style="font-style: italic;">‘The Powerful Percheron’s of Nimes’</span>
<br />Terrracotta, recycled denim, linen thread, cork. John Brooks <span style="font-style: italic;">'Double Denim Vest'</span>
<br />and <span style="font-style: italic;">'Takahiro'</span> (the black loosely woven scarf) Cotton and reclaimed denim.
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<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6047417545/" title="Jennifer Bartholomew by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6047417545_e71912d385_z.jpg" alt="Jennifer Bartholomew" width="530" /></a>
<br />Jennifer Bartholomew.<span style="font-style: italic;"> ‘Boro’</span> Terracotta, recycled denim, wool, found branch, wood ’frog’ from the Gabo Island pier.
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<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6047417187/" title="Penelope Durston and Maricor/Maricar by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6184/6047417187_86cc037b4e_z.jpg" alt="Penelope Durston and Maricor/Maricar" width="530" /></a>
<br />Penelope Durston <span style="font-style: italic;">'Stockings for an Indigo dyer's wife'</span> Hand knitted in denim yarn (ingosol dye, cotton). Maricor/Maricar, <span style="font-style: italic;">'Echo'</span>. Denim and cotton thread.
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<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6047418557/" title="Dell Stewart by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6047418557_60874cd26f_z.jpg" alt="Dell Stewart" width="530" /></a>
<br />Dell Stewart. <span style="font-style: italic;">'X marks the spot'</span> Bleached denim, eyelets, string.
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-19504757227688965672011-08-15T11:11:00.000-07:002011-08-15T18:46:02.520-07:00Mr Kitly (1)Installation view at <a href="http://www.mrkitly.com.au/">Mr Kitly</a>. Some more photos soon.
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<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6040667783/" title="Mr Kitly by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6040667783_0c78642108_z.jpg" alt="Mr Kitly" width="530" /></a>
<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6041216896/" title="Jen Bartholomew by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6063/6041216896_ea70cd03f5_z.jpg" alt="Jen Bartholomew" width="530" /></a>
<br />Jen Bartholomew, <span style="font-style: italic;">‘Broke back’</span> Terracotta, white raku, earthenware glaze, Japanese tissue decals, recycled denim, machine embroidery, plastic saddle, found driftwood.
<br />and<span style="font-style: italic;"> 'The powerful Percherons of Nimes' </span>Terrracotta, recycled denim, linen thread, cork.
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<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6040667315/" title="lyn Balzer and Tony Perkins by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6075/6040667315_58d3c8641a_z.jpg" alt="lyn Balzer and Tony Perkins" width="530" /></a>
<br />Lyn Balzer and Tony Perkins, <span style="font-style: italic;">'Mask'</span> (detail)
<br />Recycled Denim, Papier Mache, Kid Leather, Silver-lined Czech Glass Beads, Silk Thread.
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<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6040667581/" title="Penelope Durston by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/6040667581_bdc4d55c13_b.jpg" alt="Penelope Durston" width="530" /></a>
<br />Penelope Durston<span style="font-style: italic;"> 'Stockings for an Indigo dyer's wife'</span>
<br />Hand knitted in denim yarn (ingosol dye, cotton).
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<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6040667967/" title="Brett Day Windham by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6063/6040667967_fa8b630197_z.jpg" alt="Brett Day Windham" width="530" /></a>
<br />Brett Day Windham<span style="font-style: italic;">, 'Mined Denim'</span> Recycled denim, denim home insulation, bamboo,
<br />sinew, string, plastic, glue, spray paint, foam.
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<br />The day after the exhibition, I got to work only to find these blue cupcakes on the desk. <a href="http://annavarendorff.com/">Anna</a> is really very sweet. Denim cupcakes with frayed coconut edges.
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<br />They also reminded me of these, denim doughnuts from Krispy Kreme. <a href="http://monafrank.blogspot.com/">Mona</a> sent me through a tip off about them a few days before I flew to Brisbane, so I was trapped in the confines of an airport, and had an excuse to try one. Confusing, but apparently they were for a fundraiser for <a href="http://www.jeansforgenes.org.au/">jeans for genes day</a>, which weirdly enough happened to fall on the <span style="font-style: italic;">very same day as the exhibition opening</span>. Coincidence! Anyway, it tasted just like the other doughnuts.
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<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/6044525945/" title="denim doughnut by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6197/6044525945_b5baf66b56_z.jpg" alt="denim doughnut" width="530" /></a>
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<br />All images from <a href="http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/">The Sartorialist</a>.
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-16343614494587913682011-08-09T15:43:00.000-07:002011-08-10T05:12:57.727-07:00Lyn and Tony<a href="http://www.lynandtony.com/">Lyn Balzer and Tony Perkins</a> are photographers and <a href="http://www.2lynandtony.com/">jewelers</a> based between Sydney and Byron Bay. Each piece is laboriously handmade by the two of them in the studio: including these extraordinary masks. They have an unusual strength to them, they are made from frayed and worn cloth, but feel surprisingly sturdy in their tightly woven construction.
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<br />There is an interview with <a href="http://www.2lynandtony.com/">Lyn and Tony</a> over <a href="http://www.sexandfashion.net/2011/08/masked-denim/">here</a>. I have been coveting these jewels for some time, so it is wonderful to have some of them in the show. If you can't get to the gallery, they are available <a href="http://2lynandtony.bigcartel.com/">here</a>. There is also a sneaky peak at their home and studio <a href="http://www.theselby.com/3_5_09_lyn_tony/index.html">here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-79289953614069294792011-08-07T23:56:00.000-07:002011-08-08T02:25:34.636-07:00Press!Firstly, some lovely pictures from the opening night over at the thousands...
<br /><a href="http://thethousands.com.au/melbourne/street/denim-at-mr-kitly/">Three Thousand Street</a>
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<br />And all this may be some of the reason we had such a fullsome and fine looking crowd. Thanks everybody for coming and listing! It was fun. I will post some photos of the exhibition later this week.
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<br /><a href="http://thedesignfiles.net/2011/08/double-denim/">The Design Files</a>
<br /><a href="http://thethousands.com.au/melbourne/look/denim/">Three Thousand</a>
<br /><a href="http://michigirl.com/melbourne/i-got-the-blues-2">I got the blues</a>: Michi
<br /><a href="http://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/fashion/article/denim-exhibition-mr-kitly">Broadsheet</a>
<br /><a href="http://www.poepke.com/blog/">Poepke</a>
<br /><a href="http://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/arts-and-entertainment/article/craft-victorias-craft-cubed-festival-2011">Broadsheet: Craft Cubed Festival</a>
<br /><a href="http://handmadelife.blogspot.com/2011/08/show-of-week.html">Hand Made Life</a>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-3948036442649679312011-08-04T17:22:00.000-07:002011-08-04T17:27:37.184-07:00Damn the postI have been waiting in earnest for a parcel from Renilde, but to my utter despair, it hasn't arrived. After getting the run around from Australia Post, and being brushed off with 'it'll arrive in a few days' a few days ago, I am now told it isn't even logged as entering the country, despite it being sent by registered international express almost three weeks ago. ARGH!<br /><br />I'm sorry to all who will be disappointed at not seeing Renilde's work in the flesh this weeekend, I only hope it arrives next week, so I can install it as planned. <br /><br />:(Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-87005421468151876032011-07-31T22:03:00.000-07:002011-08-01T20:04:10.957-07:00Max Olijnyk<a href="http://www.notetoself.com.au/">Note to self</a>. There is <a href="http://www.theblackmail.com.au/fashion/balancing-act/">an interview</a> with <a href="http://notetoselfmax.blogspot.com/">Max</a> over on <a href="http://www.theblackmail.com.au/">The Blackmail</a> today. With some pictures quite similar to these ones I took in his studio a couple of weeks ago. Tess modeling her denim and shearling jacket. <a href="http://www.bestinpark.com/">Best in Park</a>!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5996547003/" title="tess by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/5996547003_9f2d496831_o.jpg" width="540" alt="tess"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5997101460/" title="max by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/5997101460_4f93db03a9_o.jpg" width="540" alt="max"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5997101322/" title="brother by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/5997101322_519134753b_o.jpg" width="540" alt="brother"></a><br /><br />Edit: Max (nah strike that, Tess) is famous and is also on <a href="http://thedesignfiles.net/2011/08/best-in-park-note-to-self-doggie-denim/">The Design Files</a> today.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-2446450078934792092011-07-30T17:06:00.000-07:002011-07-31T01:31:14.295-07:00LinksBlog love from Renilde <a href="http://at-swim-two-birds.blogspot.com/2011/07/blog-post.html">ATSWIM - TWO - BIRDS</a>, <a href="http://maricormaricar.blogspot.com/2011/07/denim-group-show-at-mr-kitly.html">Maricor/Maricar</a>, <a href="http://notetoselfmax.blogspot.com/2011/07/links.html">Max</a>, Miss <a href="http://monafrank.blogspot.com/2011/07/cant-wait-to-see-show.html">Mona</a> and <a href="http://ii-ne-kore.blogspot.com/">Bree</a> at ii-ne-kore.<br /><br />Thanks everybody. The pressure is on. I hope it comes together well this week!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-73369578871994832862011-07-30T11:42:00.000-07:002011-07-30T20:59:20.369-07:00Jenny NorburyJenny is a family friend from Far North Queensland, and I grew up around her work. When I started on this project she was in the back of my mind. Luckily I visited last year when I was staying with my parents on the Tablelands and she showed me some of her work. I asked her to contribute to this show too, but she couldn't this time.<br /><br />Jenny has worked with recycled denim for as long as I can remember, and before; making bags, rugs, blankets, and clothing. She also has an amazing timber house full of treasures and an incredible garden, complete with rainforest plants, nesting bowerbirds and a flintstones picnic table.<br /><br />These are photos from my visit, in September last year.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5990019477/" title="JN_studio by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/5990019477_e850460c64_z.jpg" alt="JN_studio" width="540" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5990521142/" title="JN_denimragrug by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/5990521142_ebe812c2a9_z.jpg" alt="JN_denimragrug" width="540" /></a><br />Denim shagpile rug.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5989960513/" title="JN_plaitedrope by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5989960513_2506f6cbed_z.jpg" alt="JN_plaitedrope" width="540" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5989959539/" title="JN_ropedetail by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/5989959539_1351f0b7f2_z.jpg" alt="JN_ropedetail" width="540" /></a><br />Ropes plaited up from the seams of recycled jeans.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5989995533/" title="JN_bedspread by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6144/5989995533_bf2c487128_z.jpg" alt="JN_bedspread" width="540" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5990520266/" title="JN_bedspreaddetail by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/5990520266_14be664cfe_z.jpg" alt="JN_bedspreaddetail" width="540" /></a><br />Not denim, but an amazing bedspread using the embroidered doily collection of an old friend.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5989994567/" title="JN by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/5989994567_88ac59d4c6_z.jpg" alt="JN" width="540" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5990020535/" title="JN_bowerbird by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6028/5990020535_9ea2495e15_z.jpg" alt="JN_bowerbird" width="540" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5990021625/" title="JN_rocks by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5990021625_e338007f1f_z.jpg" alt="JN_rocks" width="540" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-77375856447327665092011-07-28T02:02:00.000-07:002011-07-28T02:02:00.075-07:00Julie Floersch<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5973133737/" title="Julie Floersch. Denim on denim by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/5973133737_173ca7bdeb_o.jpg" alt="Julie Floersch. Denim on denim" height="574" width="363" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Julie Floersch. Denim on denim.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.juliefloersch.com/">Julie Floersch</a> was one of the first people I contacted for this exhibition. I instantly fell in love with the insane detail and subtlety of these geometric pieces, with their awe-inspiring amounts of work and </span><span style="font-size:100%;">stunning</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> origami-like patterns. The various shades of indigo repeated across the surface, fading in and out like the recycled jeans they are pieced from. SO, It is with sorrow that I announce she will no longer have work in the exhibition due to difficulties with international shipping. Her work will however still feature in the catalogue which is available from the gallery during the exhibition, and online SOON.<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5973691926/" title="Julie Floersch. Denim. by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6017/5973691926_a459a964b8_o.jpg" alt="Julie Floersch. Denim." height="574" width="457" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Julie Floersch. Denim Interwoven.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">'This was the first quilt I ever made. It’s a 5,000+ piece quilt of insanity that I decided to entirely hand sew and hand quilt together. I thought it would only take me a few months to make from start to finish, but the pattern alone took me a month. I ended up taking it with me almost everywhere I went. It traveled with me on a West Coast road trip, on a plane for my first vacation overseas (turns out sewing needles & snippers aren’t a problem to get through security even in a post 9/11 world…), to the park, the beach (bad idea) and through three different apartments. I even made a little map of all the different places certain blocks were sewn. In case you were wondering, I loved every minute of making this quilt'.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5973133553/" title="Julie Floersch. Indigo Pillows. by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6025/5973133553_a59e8f6999_o.jpg" alt="Julie Floersch. Indigo Pillows. " height="574" width="612" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Julie Floersch. Indigo Pillows. </span><h1 style="font-weight: normal;" id="title_div5973133553" property="dc:title" class="photo-title insitu-trigger"></h1><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5973133839/" title="Julie Floersch. indigo curtains by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/5973133839_fde9a15487_b.jpg" alt="Julie Floersch. indigo curtains" height="574" width="713" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5973692184/" title="Julie Floersch. indigo curtains (back) by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6018/5973692184_906f7d0de3_b.jpg" alt="Julie Floersch. indigo curtains (back)" height="574" width="713" /></a><br />Julie Floersch. Indigo curtains (front and back).<strong> </strong>2008 / 60” x 96” / <em>Madewell Commission.</em><br /><br />All images courtesy of <a href="www.juliefloersch.com">Julie Floersch</a>. <span><strong></strong></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-36271234996285100872011-07-25T00:16:00.001-07:002011-07-25T02:01:01.958-07:00Bookish<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5972992275/" title="denim invitation by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/5972992275_4a79ff530c_b.jpg" alt="denim invitation" height="888" width="544" /></a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thoughtanddeed.com.au/">Adam</a> and I just sent the book off to print. Fingers crossed it comes back as the lovely publication we hope it is. The first book from <a href="http://www.truebeliever.com.au/">True Belief Press</a>.<br /><br />The image above is 'Golden Fleece 3' by <a href="http://at-swim-two-birds.blogspot.com/">Renilde De Peuter</a> from a series entitled 'The Blue Path'.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-28305760748931340242011-07-19T14:04:00.000-07:002011-07-26T17:05:18.916-07:00Blue GoldDenim was traditionally colored blue with indigo dye to make blue jeans. Historically, indigo was a natural dye extracted from plants, and this process was important - blue dyes were once rare. Nearly all indigo dye produced today — several thousand tons each year — is synthetic.<br /><p>Indigo is among the oldest dyes to be used for textile dyeing and printing. Many Asian countries, such as India, China, Japan and South East Asian nations have used indigo as a dye for centuries. The dye was also known to ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Britain, Mesoamerica, Peru, Iran, and Africa.</p><p>Agbada is the Yoruba name for a type of flowing wide sleeved robe, usually decorated with embroidery, which is worn throughout much of Nigeria by important men, such as kings and chiefs, and on ceremonial occasions like weddings and funerals.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzGqBQq5Nc7qjHhwn3VHfksTNH67QOhsPxpztZ4XwsfIlrhBEpH31Afcw4-xLzO91j1XqHZSd86b9O0SfVpPhdvqLsl7kw0ycj3xDcIaFLDpSchyphenhyphenIFNtJrtfeGm4mkARqW2lL_Gv-QrRr/s1600/agbada.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5953373888/" title="agbada by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6024/5953373888_730d8af73b_z.jpg" alt="agbada" width="550" /></a><br /></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Classic hand tailored and hand embroidered robe with the two knives pattern on a background of hand spun cotton indigo dyed cloth called "Etu" or Guineafowl." Along with madder dyed magenta silk and beige local wild silk sanyan, this dark indigo etu formed a triumvirate of highly prestige cloths in C19th and C20th Nigeria.</span><br /></p><p>Indigo was the foundation of centuries-old textile traditions throughout West Africa. From the Tuareg nomads of the Sahara to Cameroon, clothes dyed with indigo signified wealth. Women dyed the cloth in most areas, with the Yoruba of Nigeria and the Manding of Mali particularly well known for their expertise. Among the Hausa male dyers, working at communal dye pits was the basis of the wealth of the ancient city of Kano, and they can still be seen plying their trade today at the same pits. More info and incredible pictures at <a href="http://www.adireafricantextiles.com/indigointroduction.htm">Adire African Textiles</a>, including some indigo resist dyed <a href="http://www.adireafricantextiles.com/adiregallery.htm">Adire cloths from Nigeria</a>.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5953373702/" title="Adire251 by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5953373702_023cac05c1_z.jpg" alt="Adire251" width="550" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">'Olokun' or 'Sea goddess' adire cloth. Nigeria.</span><br /></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5952819339/" title="AD246 by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/5952819339_c4a204cc14_z.jpg" alt="AD246" width="550" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Superb version of the classic hand-painted adire eleko design known as "Sun bebe." </span><p><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ></span></span></p> <p>In Japan, indigo became especially important in the Edo period when it was forbidden to use silk, so the Japanese began to import and plant cotton. It was difficult to dye the cotton fiber except with indigo. Even today indigo is very much appreciated as a color for the summer Kimono Yukata, as this traditional clothing recalls Nature and the blue sea.</p> <p>Because of its high value as a trading commodity, indigo was often referred to as Blue Gold.</p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigo_dye">Indigo Dye, Wikipedia. </a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-53042411294666937342011-07-02T17:26:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:43:08.150-07:00Cyanometer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qQsL4NnNDz8c2MMhv6kxa78qFy8FhhhFxefD_gvPapam4kVcZ9M9SQRF3t6tMt4XhU-9IWoUpVdltex8-EBG7-5LefALhkkyiWT_VmqLdWT5ZKSOTlaWOLqE63M2LFDQXiIDkQXbsqas/s1600/cyanometer.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qQsL4NnNDz8c2MMhv6kxa78qFy8FhhhFxefD_gvPapam4kVcZ9M9SQRF3t6tMt4XhU-9IWoUpVdltex8-EBG7-5LefALhkkyiWT_VmqLdWT5ZKSOTlaWOLqE63M2LFDQXiIDkQXbsqas/s400/cyanometer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624916895350959650" /></a><br /><br />A <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanometer">cyanometer</a> is an instrument for measuring 'blueness', specifically the colour intensity of blue sky. It is attributed to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace-B%C3%A9n%C3%A9dict_de_Saussure">Horace-Bénédict de Saussure</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_von_Humboldt">Alexander von Humboldt</a>. It consists of squares of paper dyed in graduated shades of blue and arranged in a color circle or square that can be held up and compared to the color of the sky.<br />Or perhaps for measuring the age or era of your denim.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-73907963281391332952011-06-28T03:23:00.000-07:002011-06-28T03:52:13.849-07:00Denim Yarn<a href="http://misspenpen.blogspot.com/">Pen</a> has been <a href="http://misspenpen.blogspot.com/2011/06/indigo-mood.html">knitting with some denim yarn</a>. It's denim - yet knit - an improbable combination. I love it and can't wait to see how it washes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5880125417/" title="denim yarn by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5151/5880125417_66f41e703f_z.jpg" alt="denim yarn" width="400" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-733068215648678422011-06-16T08:22:00.000-07:002011-06-16T16:48:34.160-07:00Denim knittingI have been playing around with lots of denim, bleaching, patching, quilting and knitting. The knitting is appealing as I can do a little at work. Some of which is knitted on these amazing 25 mm needles via <a href="http://misspenpen.blogspot.com/">Cottage Industry</a> and <a href="http://nikkigabriel.blogspot.com/">Nikki Gabriel</a>. The scale of this kind of knitting is a little clownish. I was dressed appropriately.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5840200127/" title="denim ball by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/5840200127_0e3acc7d02_z.jpg" alt="denim ball" width="520" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5840748378/" title="denim knit by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/5840748378_d824592276_z.jpg" width="520" alt="denim knit"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5840444049/" title="frayed by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/5840444049_905fe3f670_z.jpg" width="520" alt="frayed"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5840200899/" title="joke knitting by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5031/5840200899_84690551c2_z.jpg" alt="joke knitting" width="520" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949092713140647795.post-5888496602320061922011-06-12T11:02:00.000-07:002011-06-16T14:22:34.712-07:00The Quilts of Gee's BendIt would be very hard not to mention these stunning quilts when compiling an exhibition of denim. While the quilters of Gee’s Bend in Southern Alabama have made many beautiful patterns and quilts, using whatever fabrics were available, the denim work-clothes quilts resonate with both a communal, historical moment and a local, specific story. Many of these women worked the cotton fields in the day, and gathered together to quilt in the evenings, using recycled clothing from the family and community, piecing together a means of surviving cold winters.<br /><br />The town’s women developed a distinctive, bold and sophisticated quilting style based on traditional American (and African American) quilts, but with a geometric simplicity reminiscent of Modern art. The women of Gee’s Bend have passed their skills and aesthetic down through at least six generations to the present.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5826010011/" title="Lazy Gal by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5036/5826010011_c61a8cb017_z.jpg" alt="Lazy Gal" height="640" width="527" /></a><br />Loretta Pettway, born 1942. "Lazy Gal" -- "Bars," ca. 1965, denim and cotton, 80 x 69 inches.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5825987547/" title="Bricklayer by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3427/5825987547_ef26f9ce1c_z.jpg" alt="Bricklayer" height="640" width="512" /></a></span><br />Loretta Pettway, born 1942. "Logcabin" -- single-block "Courthouse Steps" variation (local name: "Bricklayer"), ca. 1970, denim.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5825988009/" title="quilt strings by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/5825988009_ce89570c4d_z.jpg" alt="quilt strings" height="640" width="479" /></a><br />Loretta Pettway, born 1942. String-pieced quilt 1963, cotton twill and synthetic material (men's clothing), 80 x 74 inches. In the early 1960s, Loretta Pettway fashioned three quilts from the same batch of men's clothing scraps.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5825987745/" title="Untitled by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/5825987745_f454a0dcda_z.jpg" alt="" height="640" width="445" /></a><br />Annie Mae Young, born 1928. Work-clothes quilt with centre medallion of corduroy strips, 1976. Denim, corduroy, synthetic blend, 108 x 77 inches.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5826542164/" title="Work Clothes Quilt by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/5826542164_efb237f516_z.jpg" alt="Work Clothes Quilt" height="640" width="467" /></a><br />Lucy Mooney, ca. 1880-1969. Blocks and strips work-clothes quilt, ca 1935, cotton, denim, wool.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dellstewart/5826543416/" title="stella pettway by dellstewart, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/5826543416_bd94be79fb_z.jpg" alt="stella pettway" height="640" width="535" /></a><br />Stella Pettway. Work Clothes Quilt.<br /><br />'<span style="font-style: italic;">Reflections on the art of Gee's Bend</span>' Jane Livingston, Tinwood Books, 2002.<br /><br />These and more images can be viewed <a href="http://www.auburn.edu/academic/other/geesbend/explore/catalog/slideshow/index.htm">here</a>. All images courtesy of <a href="http://www.tinwoodmedia.com/Exhibition-Quilts-of-Gees-Bend.html">Tinwood Media</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2