Lois Ruben Aronow on mon 12 mar 07
I don't really have anything to say on Penises. Actually, that's a lie. I
always do, but I won't say it here.
To switch direction on this topic: we are lucky enough here in Brooklyn to
have one of the best (and underappreciated) art museums in the country. The
end of March will give us the opening of the Sackler Center for Feminist Art
within the Bklyn museum. Going even further, this will be the permanent
home for Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party"
http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/dinner_party/
While I did not see the original post, I just want to ditto Lili's excellent
post. There is nothing wrong is doing provocative work, whether sexual or
political or religious - pick your provocation. Just remember that is
oftentimes difficult for people to separate their views with whatever stick
your poking them with. That said, this should not be the case in an
educational environment, where the whole of the work - the technique/the
content/the historical significance/if the artist achieved his or her goal
in expressing the idea.
And about Sofa Art:
Don't knock it. I would love to someday be Betty Woodman, or Judy Chicago,
or Picasso, but the fact is that is not my audience right now. I am working
on what will likely be a lucrative commission for a large set of dinnerware.
The catch: the couple want beige. Lots and lots of beige, which was sent
to me in the form of many jpegs of their sofa, dining room and living room.
I charge extra for colors not in my palette, and the truth is, I love making
the stuff, and it's not me who has to eat off of it. It will be the most
beautiful beige ever, give me some practice with colors I don't usually use
(always a spark for creativity). And it will literally put food on my
table.
They love my work - they just want to love it more. That's totally fine by
me.
...Lo
Who wonders if the www.crochetmycrotch.com person gets much work.
****
Lois Aronow Ceramics
www.loisaronow.com
www.craftsofthedamned.blogspot.com
Pat Southwood on tue 13 mar 07
Lois,
Yeh, i know, you were just surfing crochet patterns when you stumbled over
this :-)
So much skill, so little point !
The earmuffs are an enchanting idea for a fashion accessory tho'- nice play
on words there..
As you say, I dont spose she is overwhelmed with orders, who knows, maybe
it's a niche market ??
Pat Southwood.
pat@southwood4.fsnet.co.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lois Ruben Aronow"
To:
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 9:01 PM
Subject: Penises/Vaginas & sofa Art
>I don't really have anything to say on Penises. Actually, that's a lie. I
> always do, but I won't say it here.
>
> To switch direction on this topic: we are lucky enough here in Brooklyn
> to
> have one of the best (and underappreciated) art museums in the country.
> The
> end of March will give us the opening of the Sackler Center for Feminist
> Art
> within the Bklyn museum. Going even further, this will be the permanent
> home for Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party"
>
> http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/dinner_party/
>
> While I did not see the original post, I just want to ditto Lili's
> excellent
> post. There is nothing wrong is doing provocative work, whether sexual or
> political or religious - pick your provocation. Just remember that is
> oftentimes difficult for people to separate their views with whatever
> stick
> your poking them with. That said, this should not be the case in an
> educational environment, where the whole of the work - the technique/the
> content/the historical significance/if the artist achieved his or her goal
> in expressing the idea.
>
> And about Sofa Art:
>
> Don't knock it. I would love to someday be Betty Woodman, or Judy
> Chicago,
> or Picasso, but the fact is that is not my audience right now. I am
> working
> on what will likely be a lucrative commission for a large set of
> dinnerware.
> The catch: the couple want beige. Lots and lots of beige, which was sent
> to me in the form of many jpegs of their sofa, dining room and living
> room.
> I charge extra for colors not in my palette, and the truth is, I love
> making
> the stuff, and it's not me who has to eat off of it. It will be the most
> beautiful beige ever, give me some practice with colors I don't usually
> use
> (always a spark for creativity). And it will literally put food on my
> table.
>
> They love my work - they just want to love it more. That's totally fine
> by
> me.
>
> ...Lo
> Who wonders if the www.crochetmycrotch.com person gets much work.
>
> ****
> Lois Aronow Ceramics
> www.loisaronow.com
> www.craftsofthedamned.blogspot.com
>
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Lois Ruben Aronow on tue 13 mar 07
Actually, my very cool dad found this site and sent it to me. Let's just
say a platonic male potter friend, who also crochets, made me a stunning
gift last year.
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Pat Southwood
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 5:52 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Penises/Vaginas & sofa Art
Lois,
Yeh, i know, you were just surfing crochet patterns when you stumbled over
this :-)
So much skill, so little point !
The earmuffs are an enchanting idea for a fashion accessory tho'- nice play
on words there..
As you say, I dont spose she is overwhelmed with orders, who knows, maybe
it's a niche market ??
Pat Southwood.
pat@southwood4.fsnet.co.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lois Ruben Aronow"
To:
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 9:01 PM
Subject: Penises/Vaginas & sofa Art
>I don't really have anything to say on Penises. Actually, that's a
>lie. I always do, but I won't say it here.
>
> To switch direction on this topic: we are lucky enough here in
> Brooklyn to have one of the best (and underappreciated) art museums in
> the country.
> The
> end of March will give us the opening of the Sackler Center for
> Feminist Art within the Bklyn museum. Going even further, this will
> be the permanent home for Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party"
>
> http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/dinner_party/
>
> While I did not see the original post, I just want to ditto Lili's
> excellent post. There is nothing wrong is doing provocative work,
> whether sexual or political or religious - pick your provocation.
> Just remember that is oftentimes difficult for people to separate
> their views with whatever stick your poking them with. That said,
> this should not be the case in an educational environment, where the
> whole of the work - the technique/the content/the historical
> significance/if the artist achieved his or her goal in expressing the
> idea.
>
> And about Sofa Art:
>
> Don't knock it. I would love to someday be Betty Woodman, or Judy
> Chicago, or Picasso, but the fact is that is not my audience right
> now. I am working on what will likely be a lucrative commission for a
> large set of dinnerware.
> The catch: the couple want beige. Lots and lots of beige, which was
> sent to me in the form of many jpegs of their sofa, dining room and
> living room.
> I charge extra for colors not in my palette, and the truth is, I love
> making the stuff, and it's not me who has to eat off of it. It will
> be the most beautiful beige ever, give me some practice with colors I
> don't usually use (always a spark for creativity). And it will
> literally put food on my table.
>
> They love my work - they just want to love it more. That's totally
> fine by me.
>
> ...Lo
> Who wonders if the www.crochetmycrotch.com person gets much work.
>
> ****
> Lois Aronow Ceramics
> www.loisaronow.com
> www.craftsofthedamned.blogspot.com
>
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>
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