Author Archives: Art for Housewives
“Soft Spot”
There are many outdoor markets here in Rome and, in the past couple of years, there has been an increase in stalls selling second-hand clothing and even second-hand linens. My studio is in the San Lorenzo area and, nearby, there … Continue reading
Looking for the poetics in everyday life
This morning I woke up with the desire for poetry, with the desire to poeticize my world. I am tired of the dreariness and sense of oppression that this economic crisis has subjected us to. I am tired of turning … Continue reading
Extend your hands with Needles and Pins and huipiles
While re-organizing a bookcase, I came across an old copy of SELVEDGE magazine. Of interest was the review of “Needles and Pins: Textiles and Tools” exhibition (Santa Fe’s Museum of International Folk Art). What struck me about the article was the … Continue reading
Mending as a form of Aesthetics
Celia Pym is an artist working with knitting and embroidery who darns to make art Celia Pym’s Socks Darning Clothes As an Art Form + False starts in turqoise, at UFO (Unfinished Object) a blog focusing in on unfinished knitting … Continue reading
Dressed in Food
I’ve already posted about using fruit scraps before (Oranges are not just for eating) but after seeing fotos of Jan Hopkins’ watermelon rind dress… Eating watermelon seeds + Watermelon & Mint Salad + Easy Pickled Watermelon Rind. Jan Hopkins and Art from … Continue reading



