Linda Ferzoco on tue 28 jun 05
They certainly are amazing and look very well crafted. The juxtaposition of
some as sculpture and others as urinals is enlightening, isn't it? Context
matters it seems.
Last week, late at night and sleepless, I was watching a PBS show about the
quilters of Gee's bend (in Boston soon:
http://www.mfa.org/exhibitions/quilts_geesbend.html ) and
http://www.quiltsofgeesbend.com/quilts/
When I first saw them a few years ago, I was astounded at their beauty.
When discovered, the NY artsy community immediately adopted them as art and
I wouldn't dispute that. The women themselves did/do; they shun the label
artist. They see them as purely utilitarian, functional pieces that
recycled fabric in a smart way.
Been to a modern quilt show? Some incredible work, both skillful and
beautiful in many different ways. Some immediately scream ART; others not
so immediately.
So, why is this utilitarian, functional work art while most of our vessels
are not considered so by that same artsy community?
I've been cooped up and not able to work with clay or anything else, so
please bear with me.
Cheers, Linda
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