Customer Reviews

Knitting Art: 150 Innovative Works from 18 Contemporary Artists

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

If anyone has doubted that knitting has come into its own as an art form, than this
book will dispel those doubts. It is filled with photos of incredible knitted art created
by knitting by an eclectic group of artists. The book is very beautiful and ranks with
the most beautiful knitting books I own. I plan to make a list very soon of the most
beautiful knitting books!

In this book, we are introduced to Kathryn Alexander, a knitting artist of designer
clothing in color schemes that are likely to remind one of parrots in the Amazon
Rain Forests. Jeung-Hwa Park creates knitted abstract designs that remind me
of underwater life or the micro-lives on trees. Her forms are like undulating waves
and coral. Debbie New creates grand knitting installation pieces. " A musician and
a scientist as well as a knitter, Debbie recently challenged herself to combine music
and knitting by incorporating concepts of time and movement into interactive knit-
ted sculptures." (p. 49) She has even knit a portrait of her grandmother that is
reminiscent of Chuck Close's work. Her work is so eclectic that I haven't really
touched the surface of her creations. Reina Mia Brill creates art dolls that are
whimsical and fantasy-like. The are "fey knitted creatures...and each has a story
to tell. Their exotic names suggest ideas or visions steeped in mythology." (p. 89)
Her creations are made with copper wire, resin, paint, silver wire and brass, along
with various yarns and fabrics. Anna Maltz makes "nude suits" that are bound to
make you smile, maybe even guffaw. She is also an installation artist and gender
bender.

I have only touched the surface of this book. Any knitter interested in moving
their craft towards art will love this book. Any knitter who can appreciate the
beauty of knitting will love this book. Personally, I think everybody will love this
book. But then again, I'm a knitter and I love everything to do with knitting!

The photography is beautiful, and the artist's bios are inspiring. No art school needed, just the willingness to explore traditional techniques in new and inspiring ways. I love this book and all the images that it conjures in my head. It gives me permission to experiment. No telling what will happen.

If you love art and love knitting and crochet, then you will find lots of inspiration in this book. I would have prefered a bit warmer style of writting, but pictures are very fun. No, you won't get any patterns here, but if you are reading this book, then I assume, because working from patterns is simply too boring for you, you want to let your creativity soar. It does have some technical advice though at the end and interwoven in the main text.
Some artists in the book create in more sterile cold art(which I personally dislike), but lots of them - in colorful warm style too.

This book is like an art album. You can spend by it hours, even if you will never use it in practice.

This book brings knitting to an entirely different level. We think of knitting as being primarily for garments but it doesn't have to be. This expands knitting to the level of art.

There is alot to see in this book, all of the art is very new and fresh. Unbelievable what you can do with knitting. There are no patterns in this book, just lots of eye candy.

interesting how limitless knitting can be. this is a book about artists. not to mistake as a knitter's guide.

This is a beautifully produced book with fascinating work both displayed and described. Well worth owning and looking at frequently.