Hello everyone! Before getting down to business on today's post details, I wanted to offer a heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who took the time to weigh in on the Twitter Issue yesterday. I truly appreciate all of your advice, and I think I'm going to give it a try! So, again, thank you for your insight and advice-- it is a total treat whenever my brilliant, thoughtful readers share their thoughts. : )
And now...onto the goodies... I thought these beautiful denim pieces from Brooklyn-Based Julie Floersch were the perfect thing to feature today, since we are nearing July 4th! I love the way she interprets denim- not only as a fabric cabaple of creating unique structure (she really uses the fraying, distressing, and "personality" of the fabric to enhance the form of each piece) but also as a symbol... which adds an interesting and meaningful cultural layer to her tribally influenced jewelry, traditional quilts, and installation pieces.
A mixture of story, improvisation and invention-- what it is to be an artisan. Working wtih materials long enough that they begin to show you something new.
Visit Julie's site > here
Kwilti Store > here and here
Blog > here
Not-To-Be-Missed installation for Madewell SoHo > here
A Visual History of Old Glory > here
Have a wonderful weekend! xx S
