Knitting Art & Woman's Work

I found a remarkable book at my local library, Knitting Art: 150 Innovative Works from 18 Contemporary Artists. I want this book, to own. I love so much about it. I'm too busy doing my own laundry today (at Alice's house because my machine is broken) to post about all the things I love about this book; it has to go back to the library, though, so I am putting it here to not forget. Michelle said she liked the string people on the cover (I did my laundry at her house on Friday).

Karen Searle, who edited the book, and is herself an amazing knitting artist, has a website worth exploring.

And here is more about her book. Worth owning.

Knitting Art: 150 Innovative Works from 18 Contemporary Artists
Author: Karen Searle

As some knitters craft mittens and sweaters, others find themselves taking flight into the realm of art. Some become true fiber artists, creating exhibition-quality quilts and sweaters and shawls, yarn mobiles and sculptures and gigantic abstract installations. An exploration of art knitting, this book profiles eighteen of the most prominent and intriguing practitioners of this craft-turned-art. Karen Searle, herself a recognized fiber artist, examines the works and inspirations of each of these knit artists. Numerous photographs illustrate each profile, documenting these artists' work and at the same time offering inspiration to those who might transcend the purely practical aspect of knitting. Among the artists encountered here are such nationally known knitters as movement founder Katharine Cobey, Carolyn Halliday, Debbie New, Lisa Anne Auerbach, Lindsay Obermayer, Kathryn Alexander, and others.

Who wouldn't be in love with (or creeped out by, but in a good way) Lindsay Obermayer's sweaters? Gorgeous colors and wonderful woman shapes and a tiny bit too close to this menopausal woman's heart/home. Her collection Woman's Work is soothing and scary. Knocks me out. What do you think?

Art, Women, Clothes, Laundry

A great New York Times slide show today, with vivid images of an art show called "Ready to Wear" captured my attention today. (Sorry Mr. Obama, although I was happy to hear about your prize and Bo's birthday.)



Here's a photo "Mumbai Laundry", and the link.