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hot colors for summer!
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bubblegum- 2
turquoise- 3
cocoa- 4
cantalope- 5
lilac
an interesting yarn
yarn bombing
You're walking to the bus stop when you see a light post wrapped in a colorful knit. You have just witnessed an instance of yarn bombing.
what is yarn bombing?
Yarn bombing, aka yarn storming or guerilla knitting, is a form of easily removable graffiti that uses knitted or crocheted textiles instead of paint. These ephemeral art displays commonly show up wrapped around items like trees, sign and light posts, bike racks, benches and statues.
the meaning behind the art
The meaning behind yarn bombing varies depending on the person or group creating it. Mostly it is about adding warmth and beauty to the urban enviroment.
how to yarn bomb
There really aren't any hard and fast rules. Stake out your target, measure, create your art and install. Things like whether to crochet or knit, do it in the light of day or sneak in under cover of darkness, or to leave a calling card with the yarn bomb is up to the artist(s).
they're crafty!
this month's interview is with
Jane Donne
tangled: Welcome Jane!
Jane: Thank you! Glad to be here
tangled: How long have you been involved with weaving?
Jane: I started the summer before my senior year of high school, so I guess about
6 years now
tangled: Please tell us about your latest work
Jane: I've just finished some pieces that are experiments in blending different textures and material together. The palette is mainly blues and greens. The idea is an interpretation of water
tangled: Where do you find your inspiration?
Jane: Well, I'm a big fan of the beach so I take a lot of inspiration form that part of nature. Also, I find just exploring the different textures, yarn types and colors is exicitng
tangled: Will you showing your work anytime soon?
Jane: Yes. I'm part of a exhibition that is showing at The Neighborhood Gallery in the Olde City neighborhood of Phliadelphia, PA from July 1st through August 26th
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