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Excellent overview of fiber artists on the bleeding edge of stitching, September 8, 2011
This review is from: PUSH Stitchery: 30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Stitched Art (Hardcover)
This handsome and well designed book is an excellent introduction to the lively world of contemporary embroidery. The artists covered in this book range from self-taught to those with numerous art degrees and university training. Chalmers asks probing questions of each artist which reveals their background and approach to stitching. Chalmer's careful choices for the images for each artist show a clear editorial process. This book provides a snapshot of a wide variety of artistic expression using not only fabric and traditional embroidery materials, but also shows artists who embroider on metal, on slate with twine, and on the hood of a car. Brief biographies of all artists are found at the back of the book. Highly recommended for those interested in contemporary embroidery, who follow artists using traditional and nontraditional materials, and those interested in how women and men are using embroidery to express their artistic vision.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Push Stitchery - Pushing the Boundaries, September 9, 2011
This review is from: PUSH Stitchery: 30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Stitched Art (Hardcover)
I was so excited when I received my copy of Push Stitchery. The book is beautiful and unusual from the start. Stitched art abounds in this collection. As a cross-stitch fan, I found several artists who used my favorite medium in unusual ways. I love the mixed media pieces, especially the stitching on a shovel, metal can, and even a car door. The porcelain plates with stitcheries mounted on them are interesting too. Of course there are many beautiful items included in the book - you will want to delve into the book many times - and I bet you find a new favorite each time! One of my ultimate favorites in the collection is the William Blake portrait created by Bascom Hogue. I have been a fan of his work for several years, yet I am still astounded at the detail he creates in this portrait using strands of embroidery floss. This is a must purchase for any fan of fiber arts! With the holidays coming up, it would also make a great gift. Just keep your hands off my copy!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Gorgeous Gem of a Book, September 22, 2011
This review is from: PUSH Stitchery: 30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Stitched Art (Hardcover)
Push Stitchery is a juicy little treasure of a book. It's not a how-to for stitching or a book of embroidery patterns. You won't find a single stitched duck or gingham ruffle among the pages. What you WILL find is an inspiring and hugely diverse collection of stitched artwork from artists around the world. Everyone uses art books differently. For me, this book is a go-to for mind-blowing examples of how textile artists are pushing their craft. Gorgeous pieces of stitching through slate, stitching on rusted, discarded watering cans and stitching on porcelain are included. But also beautiful quilts depicting nebulas and more representational portraits are featured. I've only owned the book for 2 weeks and I've already devoured it dozens of times, as have guests to my home. Like a small gallery of textile art available any time you could want it. And Jamie Chalmers is a gracious, open-minded curator. The work he has selected is diverse and varies in the way it challenges the viewer. One of my two or three favorite art books of the year. Gorgeous book.
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