http://www.papress.com

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these days a growing number of contemporary artists
are replacing their paintbrushes for methods and materials
traditionally associated with craft.

content
this book is not an attempt to tackle the murky distinctions
between art and design, art and craft, and craft and design.
instead presents a lively and diverse roster of thirty-two artists,
who all share a dedication to sewing machines, knitting needeles,
crochet hooks and embroidery hoops.

age-old techniques, often passed down from one generation
to another. with focus on detail.
it takes a long time to make something.
in these laborious art works the process becomes important.
to ‘craft’, meaning to ‘care’, is restored to its original sense.
the process of fabrication as gestures of sincerity.

from screen printed t-shirts to embroidered toys,
vinyl volkswagen sculptures to knitted landmines,
products of the new rejection of the synthetic world ,
structured around video conferencing, cell phones,
and satellite television. the artists profess their love of
methodology while revealing their sometimes obsessive
work habits.

is it for me?
whilst the book is ultimately for designers and artists
it should appeal to anyone who is interested
in contemporary culture and D.I.Y. trends.

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......................... interesting
................... good read, worth a look
............. very good
....... excellent, recommended
. must have
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