Weaverly

Irrigation

The irrigation system is the job for today. A good infrastructure bodes well for the success of the project. At the moment it looks like an archaeological dig to me. An ancient city being revealed beneath Botany Woods!

 

Brooklyn Bridge

A picture I took on the one sunny day we had in New York works particularly well when reduced to three colors:

I don't know what I'll do with this yet. I think it would be a good starting point for a project with lots of text, or layered with an alternative image. Tree branches? Large birds? A pirate ship? A stack of hot pretzels?

Trillium Opening

Last night's opening at Trillium Arts Centre was great fun. The expected snow did not materialize, and lots of folks showed up. Here are a couple of pictures before the crowds arrived:

 

The artist books above are by the amazing Kathy Strother. Previous photo features a doll she constructed with a tiny book in its belly. The book's pages contain sayings gleaned from memories of family members. A beautiful piece.

Here are some more pictures of the opening from Bruce. In this pic, Teri Goddard is explaining her warping process, and I am whispering a few pointers in Karl's ear. And yes, that's Terry Jarrard-Dimond with her back to the camera.

 

Trillium board member and curator Jim Campbell welcomes the guests before the artist presentations:

 

A view of my back (note handwoven vest) discussing bookbinding with Bob Strother. That's Kathy Strother all the way on the right. 

And here is yours truly after a 5-minute lecture on the history of jacquard and the process of designing with The Woven Pixel. I guess you could say I just hit the high points.

 

Remember when I told you about Tony's Christmas lights display? On the way home last night I jumped out of the car for a few icy cold minutes and filmed this little movie: