WJ Seidl on sun 16 dec 07
Handmade is becoming big business, according to an article by the NYT.
This link might work:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/16/magazine/16Crafts-t.html?oref=slogin
Best,
Wayne Seidl
Richard Aerni on sun 16 dec 07
Hi Wayne,
I just scanned the first page of the article before sending it to myself for
later reading, but I think the "handmade" there refers to something
different from what we potters call handmade. I was having this discussion
a couple of months ago with Julia Galloway and some other youngsters, and
their use of "handmade" meant an anti-establishment, do it yourself, one of
a kind, type of thing. By their lights, I am not a member of the "handmade"
clan, but a small manufacturer.
They just don't sell on ebay and etsy now, but have their own "handmade
fairs" with jurors and such, keeping out the larger producers such as you
and me.
Take care,
Richard
Lois Ruben Aronow on mon 17 dec 07
It might help if you read the article first.
The "Buy Handmade" movement - of which I am a proud member - is meant to
introduce a new generation to the appreciation of all things handmade.
Production is a VERY large part of it: witness the number of "artists"
selling silkscreened tee's and totes, not to mention handknit scarves.
Be aware that the level of craftsmanship is very very low - the majority of
people participating in DIY and Indie craft have day jobs, are hobbyists,
and have no training aside from a night class or two. Much of it is like "I
Love Lucy", when she says "Ricky, lets put on a show". I recently
participated in a DIY show and did quite well - better than I had in a long
time at a high-end show. The crowd was extremely diverse (and large, due to
a glut of publicity because it was hip). On the other hand, my work was
pointed out afterwards in several articles as being "professional", and a
large number of people told me my work was "too nice".
OK, now the part EVERYONE should be aware of: the ACC will be showcasing
indie artists in Baltimore this year. I am sure that the quality of work
will be up to the stringent standards of the ACC, and there won't be any
poorly silk screened thongs or typewriter key jewelry. We, as craft
artists, sorely need to attract a newer and younger group of buyers and
artists. I'll go into more of a rant about it on my blog, rather than here.
...lo
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Lois Aronow Porcelain
Brooklyn, NY
www.loisaronow.com
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> Richard Aerni
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> To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
> Subject: Re: Handmade article in New York Times
>
> Hi Wayne,
> I just scanned the first page of the article before sending
> it to myself for later reading, but I think the "handmade"
> there refers to something different from what we potters call
> handmade. I was having this discussion a couple of months
> ago with Julia Galloway and some other youngsters, and their
> use of "handmade" meant an anti-establishment, do it
> yourself, one of a kind, type of thing. By their lights, I
> am not a member of the "handmade"
> clan, but a small manufacturer.
> They just don't sell on ebay and etsy now, but have their own
> "handmade fairs" with jurors and such, keeping out the larger
> producers such as you and me.
> Take care,
> Richard
>
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