I Owe You Nothing…
“I don’t have to walk for you
I don’t have to talk to you
See, I’m not on display
Never was, never will ever be for you”
PREACH, Seinabo Sey. I feel you QUEEN!
Banana Fiber… hum?
I was today’s year old, when I learned that once a banana cluster has been produced, that stem will no longer produce anymore fruit. Not only that, banana fiber is a great plant-based alternative to silk, and a more sustainable alternative to cotton.
Note to self, contact banana producers in St. Croix for the stems after the fruit has been harvested.
Inspired by…
These forms and shapes are similar to my own practice. I feel seen watching this noir kei ninomiya runway show.
Inspired By… Natural Dyes
Natural dyes from kola nuts and indigo have been used to make tie-dye in Gambia for generations. But more and more artisans have been replacing these traditional ingredients with imported chemical dyes. Today, Musa Jaiteh is the last artisan in his town in Gambia still using only natural dyes and traditional techniques. For more information on Musa’s fabrics, check out: https://www.africanfabric.co.uk/fabri…
Weaving Is Coding
I love how the punch cards on a Lacquard loom are the same as OG computer punch cards. Weaving is coding, which makes my nerd girl heart sing. Learn more, here
Ever feel like life is SAMO?
Remember This?
Admit it.. you were obsessed with BeDazzling too
Knotless Netting
I love when the uniform repetition of diamonds or squares of fishing nets has been torn and darned. The more haphazardly the net is repaired the better, especially if a garish color has been used to sew two nets together.
I have been using half hitches and looping in my work for years to build cordage. Recently I have been wondering what would happen if I start to use my own cordage to make my own nets?
Thanks to YouTube University, I am get a little inspiration as part of my virtual “sketching” and learning process…
Inspired by… Ann Hamilton
I have been interacting with Ann Hamilton’s white marble raised text installation at World Trade Center 1 train stop, to and from Governors Island all year long, before I even realized it was her work.
Before I was aware of the vast scope of Ann’s work, I was fascinated by images of her installation work circling the interwebs for years, which make this opportunity to watch an interview with her even most precious.