Stitched Art at the Little Art

That is the Little Art Theatre  lobby in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Most of the work was in my Stitch Gasp! exhibit but this one below is new and is a stitched photograph. Not a new concept, as there are many who do it, such as Maurizio Anzeri (got to see his exhibit at the Baltic in Gateshead-wow), Jessica Wohl, and the fabulous Inge Jacobsen.

Muy Cottage fb has a link to a site that offers a drawing with stitch challenge  some of you might be interested in.

Anyway, I wanted to explore the idea of taking a photograph of a vintage embroidery transfer from the 40′s or 50′s,  add a bit tie dye using adobe, and then hand embroidery it.  The comment is by Rush L, a view that was prevalent BACK in the 50′s, yet is being regurgitated in 2012, arg!  I crossed the quite well for obvious reasons. He is the one that coined the term feminazi, a propaganda technique of guilt by association – Reductio ad Hitlerum . Name calling and demonization seems par for the course with feminists being accused as  filthy, hairy, smelly hippies and  feminazi’s, just to name a few,  phew! I have never met one, but then I have never met a pig that fly’s either

Jafabrit’s Embroidery 

Jafagirls at Women’s Voices Out Loud Exhibit

Ba Da Boom by Nancy Mellon

Nancy was inspired to paint this after reading  The Organ page on the The Project-After the Dinner Party website. The coordinated public action doesn’t start until May 3rd, but we thought we’d get cracking and put something out there for Women’s Voices Out Loud.

“privatorium mr. sanitorium by jafabrit

Hairy Mary is also making her appearance, as well as chill daddy’o.

Reception is Saturday March 17th, at the John Bryan Center. I however can’t make it, celebrating 34th wedding anniversary.

LINKS

Coalition to Protect Women’s Healthcare

Petition to Stop Republican War Against Women  Twitter Page for DDCC

“”What happens when America’s airwaves fill with hate? BILL MOYERS JOURNAL takes a tough look at the hostile industry of “Shock Jock” media with a hard-hitting examination of its effects on our nation’s political discourse.”

Boycott Rush Sponsor List

Stop The Silence

Newest Camo Doll waiting for a home in Yellow Springs

Very often  a victim is silenced and he/she hovers in the background blending in but if you open your eyes you can see.

This doll is dedicated to “Stop the Silence” , a non profit organization for the treatment and prevention of child sexual abuse.

“On April 19, 2009, we are holding the Run and Rally to Stop the Silence –
And we’d like you all to come!”    Here is the info about it

AND

Here is the slide show by Jan Lafontaine, a professional photographer dedicated to bringing awareness and healing through art.