considering it as an ongoing meditation. a healing cloth for me to go when I need some solitude and handwork
considering exhibiting it as an unfinished folder
a book cover
something that could unfold on a table
and reveal other panels, other samples, other meditations
other stitched pieces kept within it
considering it as not something to look at from a respectful gallery/church distance
but
rather
to touch
to handle
to use
but still
because of the aesthetics of time and labour
there will be wonder
I have a lot of problems coming to terms with seeing textiles displayed on walls in galleries & museums especially when framed behind glass (or perspex)... the tactile quality in cloth and stitch is so integral to the experience of the work. I feel the same about exhibiting books as art in cabinets behind glass they need to be opened, handled, perused & closed with a gentle pat to be fully appreciated.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Mo. I just don't know how to get around the white glove no touch attitude. I understand the reasoning, but so much is lost. xo
Deleteperhaps we need to include interactive cloths and books in the galleries and museums that can enjoy being touched turned and handled
Deletethere is wonder, oh yes, there is wonder. as for interactive cloths, i couldn't agree more. i ask that in our own language 1 be hung away from the wall so folks can visit both sides and so the cloth can move in response to people walking by, further reminding us that even if we don't engage, we still affect each other's lives. i've crafted in our own language 3 to do the same thing, mostly so folks can see the back, the side that's not supposed to be seen, the wrong side.
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