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Kevin Murray commented on Brigitte Martin's video
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TEDxFargo: Michael Strand - The Spaces Between: Art, Craft and Humanity

"I liked this talk a lot. I admired Michael's generosity, and the productive way he places ceramics at the centre of story exchange. But at the same time, I'm not a ceramicist. I'm curious to know what someone in his field of practice…"
Mar 10
Kevin Murray commented on Kevin Murray's blog post Denim craft
"The denim articles are here: http://journalofmoderncraft.com/table-of-contents/journal-of-modern-craft-4-3 I hadn't come across Denimu before. He does seem to express the democratic nature of jeans in a very direct way. The articles in JMC…"
Feb 13
Brigitte Martin commented on Kevin Murray's blog post Denim craft
"I have not seen much really innovative things done with denim. There is one artist, Denimu, I am aware of who works solely in denim.  Here's an image of one of his urban landscapes which I really like: Source:…"
Feb 12
Kevin Murray posted a blog post

Denim craft

Has anyone notice interesting new craft practices with denim? The latest Journal of Modern Craft looks at the place of craft practice in contemporary textile industry. There's a couple of wonderful free articles on the craft of denim production - quite an eye opener!See More
Feb 11
Kevin Murray joined Ross Annels's group
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Craft, Collaboration and crossing continents

Blogging the journey from my studio cross continents to international collaborations, and the ripples and reflections back into my practice.See More
Feb 1
Kevin Murray commented on Timothy Jay Nelson's group Steampunk-A gaslamp fantasy made real
"Yes, Steampunk certainly does seem to have a different attitude to technology. But perhaps that is the nature of any contemporary craft movement, that it looks back to the preceding era, whether that's the cottage weavers in the industrial age,…"
Jan 27
Kevin Murray commented on Timothy Jay Nelson's group Steampunk-A gaslamp fantasy made real
"It's great to read Steampunk expressed so passionately. You make it seem much more than a fashion. We've been talking about the historical comparison between Steampunk and the Arts & Crafts Movement at www.journalofmoderncraft.com.…"
Jan 24
Kevin Murray joined Timothy Jay Nelson's group
Jan 24
Kevin Murray and Ross Annels are now friends
Jan 24
Kevin Murray commented on Melissa Cameron's group ManJewellery
"Very Melbourne!"
Jan 24
Kevin Murray joined Melissa Cameron's group
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ManJewellery

You're invited to the online exhibition of ManJewellery!See More
Jan 23
Kevin Murray liked Gudrun Klix's photo
Nov 18, 2011
Kevin Murray liked Gudrun Klix's photo
Nov 18, 2011
Kevin Murray liked Gudrun Klix's photo
Nov 18, 2011
Kevin Murray commented on Brigitte Martin's blog post Enough already with this tired debate: "Is Contemporary Jewellery alive or dead?"
"This is getting pretty hot, but let me dip my toe in. This discussion has broadened the scope of the original subject, which focused on the story of an art movement. Things are tight across the world right now. Art jewellery sales are down, at least…"
Sep 6, 2011
2Roses commented on Kevin Murray's blog post New issue of Journal of Modern Craft - Writing Things Well
"Thank you all for holding the metaphors and confining yourselves to words of three syllables or less."
Jun 7, 2011

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Denim craft

Posted on February 11, 2012 at 9:43pm 2 Comments

Has anyone notice interesting new craft practices with denim? The latest Journal of Modern Craft looks at the place of craft practice in contemporary textile industry. There's a couple of wonderful free articles on the craft of denim production - quite an eye opener!

New issue of Journal of Modern Craft - Writing Things Well

Posted on June 5, 2011 at 7:44am 6 Comments

The latest issue of Journal of Modern Craft 4.1 contains an interview with A.S. Byatt. author of the Children's Book which explores the Edwardian attitudes to craft. In that she expresses some strong views:

"I decided that a kind of rather flat skepticism, and making things, making things well, is better than a utopian attempt to reform society." A.S. Byatt

We are exploring some of these issues on…

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New issue of Journal of Modern Craft - Does Craft Want to be Free?

Posted on August 29, 2010 at 1:16am 0 Comments

To coincide with the release of JMC 3.2, the online version of the journal has a focus on creative commons for craft.



Traditionally, craft evolved in guilds that limit access to technical knowledge and controlled prices. Today there is talk of

‘digital guilds’ that use open platforms to freely share information.

Yet, the modern design industry depends on the notion of intellectual

property to encourage investment in innovation. How do current systems

like Creative… Continue

Does craft want to be free?

Posted on July 4, 2010 at 7:44pm 0 Comments

Here's an update for Crafthaus members on what's happening at www.journalofmoderncraft.com.



Posts on the Journal of Modern Craft website have attracted some lively discussions recently.

There's a refreshing difference of opinions, particularly between theory and

practice.



The current issue focuses on the culture of the copy in Japan. The next will concern digital…

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Can a copy be creative? Craft in Japan

Posted on April 12, 2010 at 8:08am 0 Comments

The first issue of 2010 for Journal of Modern Craft is out now, with a special focus on Japan. In this case we will be considering in particular the role of the copy in traditional Japanese craft.



The Japanese concept of dentō kōgei ( 'traditional art crafts') recognises the practice of reproducing classic works as an ideal of 'formative expression'. The studio craft movement of the West valued originality. In modern art, the… Continue

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At 7:05pm on June 1, 2011, Brigitte Martin said…
It was great meeting you at SNAG. Hope you had a good trip home.

Brigitte

Ps: Timothy is on Crafthaus if you want to be in touch with him.
At 6:01pm on June 21, 2010, Li-Chu Wu said…
Thank you for ur comment~ :)
At 2:13pm on May 14, 2009, Brigitte Martin said…
Hello Kevin:

I think your group might be interested in a new discussion thread we have going here:

http://crafthaus.ning.com/forum/topics/would-you-put-your-own-work

Best, Brigitte
 
 
 






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View an excerpt of the recently published Humor in Craft Book:

Featuring 12 +1 images of humorous craft artwork from around the world and the artists' commentary about the role humor plays in their work.

Fun for all!


Humor in Craft Online Exhibition.

You can purchase a mug like the one on the cover image. Nice gift!

Etsy shop of Jason Kishell.

The book has a website where you can look up exhibitions and other events around the book:

www.humorincraft.com

Listen to a fun 30 minute radio interview with the author on the Eclectic Author's Showcase!
Brigitte talks about what it was like working with the artists and reads some fun excerpts.

 

Call for artists....

"Behind the Brooch"

I have always thought that the back of a jewelry piece is as important as the front. If you feel the same way, consider sending images of the front and backside of your brooches to Lorena Angulo asap. Lorena is looking for images to place in a future crafthaus online exhibition!

More information about this call....

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Ross Annels receives 2012 crafthaus scholarship award.

 

Ross started blogging about his experiences on crafthaus! 

 

NCECA Board member Sam Chung selected longstanding crafthaus member Kala Stein to receive the first NCECA/crafthaus Scholarship.

Kala has started her crafthaus blog: 2012 NCECA/crafthaus Emerging Artist Report!

Bifei Cao is 2012 SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient

A native of China, Bifei graduated from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, and received his MA degree at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, before receiving an MFA in jewelry and metals program at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania under Lynda LaRoche.

 

Follow Bifei on his crafthaus blog :"Self-doubt: Crossing the boundary of culture with personal issues".



Blog Posts

CoMA Conference ~ Stop. Reflect. Illuminate

Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 17, 2012 at 8:38am 0 Comments

Colorado Metalsmithing Association presents:



::: CoMA Conference ~ Stop. Reflect. Illuminate. :::

When: July 20 - 22, 2012

Where: The Steamplant. Salida, CO

 We think you will agree that we have some inspirational and…

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Buying Custom Jewelry SCHOLARSHIP

Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 16, 2012 at 2:17pm 0 Comments

Buying Custom Jewelry Scholarship

CustomMade is a marketplace for creating custom items in cooperation with North American-based production shops. Consumers come to CustomMade in search of fine custom jewelry including custom rings,…

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MANIPULATED SOUND

Posted by R. Weis on May 15, 2012 at 10:30am 0 Comments

Here's "Spinning Steel" from R. Weis' CD "Excitable Audible" with an exploration of a sculpture by Atticus Adams.  Two artists working with commonplace materials:  Weis samples and composes with the sound of steel kitchen bowls and Adams sculpts…

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