Review of Sticks, Hooks & Mobius
Earlier this month, the show Sticks, Hooks & Mobius: Knit and Crochet Go Cerebral opened at Lafayette College. I was honored to have four pieces accepted for inclusion in the show. I went to the opening and was excited to not only meet other fiber artists, but to see the amazing creativity that was part of the exhibit!When you first pull up tot he Lafayette College campus, you see the organized yarn bombing event. The exhibit kicks off with a “yarn bombing” at noon on Sunday, Jan. 8 led by guest curator Susan Huxley of Easton. Huxley has been collecting afghans from thrift shops for the past six months. Members of the Lafayette and Easton communities are invited to help attach the afghans to the handrail of the
staircase that links North Third Street to Lafayette’s campus as a symbol of unity. The colorful afghans will also add beauty to a stark urban landscape, a primary goal of the worldwide “yarn bombing/knit graffiti” phenomenon.The exhibit itself shows the amazing creativity of those who work with hooks and needles. I certainly enjoyed wandering the exhibit and looking at all the different works that were accepted into the show.
One of the most amazing pieces is a lap-blanket-size Albert Einstein. When you look it at straight, it looks just like a brown and off-white blanket. However, when you look at it on an angle, you see Mr. Einstein. I have no idea how that works, but it is amazing!Of all the pieces I had accepted, I think my favorite is my motherboard. Someone once described me as a "digital personality with analog hobbies." While I never liked the person who told me
that, the description definitely fits. My motherboard allowed me to artistically combine my two sides.I am in complete awe of the pieces that are a part of this show. Guest Curator Susan Huxley has done an amazing job pulling this show all together. All the photos I took at the show can be found at my Facebook page. The show is open until February 5th. I hope you consider going to see all the amazing creative pieces that are a part of the show.
Posted by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten at 1/21/2012 2:03 PM 
Categories: Community, crochet sculpture, knitting, crochet, Inspiration, Art
Tags: Easton Einstein Lafayette College mobius motherboard
Categories: Community, crochet sculpture, knitting, crochet, Inspiration, Art
Tags: Easton Einstein Lafayette College mobius motherboard
Hi Andrea, thanks for your nice comments on The Artful Blogger. Is the photo of the installation of afghans wending its way from the top of the hill into Easton yours? I would be happy to give you credit, if you can just clarify that. Also, may I suggest that you comment beneath that post including the link to your blog post? I think that would make a lot of sense. Thanks, and it's great to meet you! I LOVED your work!
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I'm so happy you liked my work! That is always wonderful to hear. Yes, the photo of the afghans heading up the hill is mine. I will absolutely post a comment beneath the post. Thanks!
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