CRAFT consists of experimentation and trialling of traditional handicraft techniques such as felting, embroidery, knitting etc. I believe it is important that we use these traditional techniques as a foundation for exploration, carrying them forward to a new level is the key to creating a contemporary design by either combining these techniques or altering the process.
CRAFT is a progression of ideas and techniques that has an element of skill involved. This skill has been practiced and has been completed with great passion. The process of CRAFT involves being produced by the “hands” whether it be 100% handmade or involve only some parts done by hands of the creator. Although the process can be time consuming, it is of superior quality.
I believe craft is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, attention to detail is evident in a “CRAFT product” whether it be an intricate colour or pattern, and or depicted through the texture and materials used.
CRAFT pieces are one of the kind, they are individual masterpieces that conjure up feelings and emotions that have a sentimental value due to the labour and uniqueness involved
Yeah, like this: http://busymanbicycles.blogspot.com/2010/03/colnago-lace.html
ReplyDeleteBut now seriously, I reckon it's got a lot to do with the relationship between the hand and the material. A skilled hand and how it learns to work with the material through developing and evolving a technique. What about design? I reckon craft without design can be lacking and that design can be given a real boost by injecting some highly skilled craft.... Watching with interest....
yes a skilled hand is important i was thinking of naming it something to do with my hands. "handed by milz" or hands of milz or somehting like that.
ReplyDeletehopefully my hands have more skill than the tailored jacket....
yes feel free to provide as much feedback.
stay tuned!
I think that maybe the sense of "superior quality" might come from the small imperfections that come with 'hand made' products. We cherish these and see the individual character in the object.
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