Posts Tagged 'handmade'
Work in Progress: Diedre Brown
September is here, and so is our Work in Progress (WIP) resident! We are delighted to have Diedre Brown for this month while she works on her project, ‘Wild Crochet.’ This project began with the inquiry: ”If it were possible to
Work in Progress: Diedre Brown
September is here, and so is our Work in Progress (WIP) resident! We are delighted to have Diedre Brown for this month while she works on her project, ‘Wild Crochet.’ This project began with the inquiry: ”If it were possible to
Following Threads: Interview with Mandy Kordal, AIR Cycle 4
I recently had the opportunity to catch up with former AIR Cycle 4 resident, Mandy Kordal, who since her time at TAC has created her own women’s knitwear clothing line, Kordal. In addition to touring her studio, I was able
Following Threads: Interview with Mandy Kordal, AIR Cycle 4
I recently had the opportunity to catch up with former AIR Cycle 4 resident, Mandy Kordal, who since her time at TAC has created her own women’s knitwear clothing line, Kordal. In addition to touring her studio, I was able
History in Threads: Exploring Wayúu Mochilas
Between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn, in the land of magical realism, where the sun hides in mountains and two oceans, a culture survived the arrival of the Spanish and continued to preserve their traditions throughout
History in Threads: Exploring Wayúu Mochilas
Between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn, in the land of magical realism, where the sun hides in mountains and two oceans, a culture survived the arrival of the Spanish and continued to preserve their traditions throughout
TAC Summer Camp: Week 3!
Week 3 was dedicated to our senses, new flavors and food stories. As result, the textile projects show the camper’s own relationship to the topic. What’s your favorite dish? What reminds you of home? Which spices can be used for
TAC Summer Camp: Week 3!
Week 3 was dedicated to our senses, new flavors and food stories. As result, the textile projects show the camper’s own relationship to the topic. What’s your favorite dish? What reminds you of home? Which spices can be used for
August Textile Art Picks!
“Lumen” by Jenny Sabin Studio MoMA PS1 Through September 4, 2017 As this year’s Young Architects Program winner, Jenny Sabin studio created an immersive and interactive installation to inhabit the courtyard of MoMA PS1 for Summer 2017, offering visitors
August Textile Art Picks!
“Lumen” by Jenny Sabin Studio MoMA PS1 Through September 4, 2017 As this year’s Young Architects Program winner, Jenny Sabin studio created an immersive and interactive installation to inhabit the courtyard of MoMA PS1 for Summer 2017, offering visitors
TAC Summer Camp: Week 2!
Last week TAC campers visited the National Museum of the American Indian to see their new show, Native Fashion Now. This show explores the co-existence and duality of modern haute couture and modern street wear with elements of Native American
TAC Summer Camp: Week 2!
Last week TAC campers visited the National Museum of the American Indian to see their new show, Native Fashion Now. This show explores the co-existence and duality of modern haute couture and modern street wear with elements of Native American
TAC Summer Camp: Week 1!
The first week of summer camp was exciting for all! The campers visited the Georgia O’Keeffe Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum where they learned about the inner and outer persona of Georgia O’Keeffe. Inspired by her art, the weavers got
TAC Summer Camp: Week 1!
The first week of summer camp was exciting for all! The campers visited the Georgia O’Keeffe Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum where they learned about the inner and outer persona of Georgia O’Keeffe. Inspired by her art, the weavers got
Bento Bag Tutorial
I first discovered the bento bag while browsing the Fringe Supply Co. website for a gift for my aunt this past holiday season. I eventually decided to go with a knitting notebook for her, but I didn’t forget about the
Bento Bag Tutorial
I first discovered the bento bag while browsing the Fringe Supply Co. website for a gift for my aunt this past holiday season. I eventually decided to go with a knitting notebook for her, but I didn’t forget about the
Work in Progress: Raisa Kabir
During the month of June, we have had the pleasure of hosting Raisa Kabir as our Work in Progress (WIP) resident. Raisa is an multi-media artist whose practice uses the tools of performative weaving, installation and sound art as a basis
Work in Progress: Raisa Kabir
During the month of June, we have had the pleasure of hosting Raisa Kabir as our Work in Progress (WIP) resident. Raisa is an multi-media artist whose practice uses the tools of performative weaving, installation and sound art as a basis
On the Hunt: Sourcing Materials as an NYC Textile Artist
As a new resident of New York City, and a textile artist myself, I’ve found it difficult to continue using re-salvaged materials in my practice. Being from the west coast where some up-cycling centers are open to individual creatives, NYC
On the Hunt: Sourcing Materials as an NYC Textile Artist
As a new resident of New York City, and a textile artist myself, I’ve found it difficult to continue using re-salvaged materials in my practice. Being from the west coast where some up-cycling centers are open to individual creatives, NYC