Vocabulary a la Emily

Posted by: emily on Mar 08, 2010 Print PDF

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Hello All,

When trying to be innovative in my approach to my art form, sculptural basketry, I find myself inventing not only new ways to define and look at my work, but some new vocabulary.

TRANSORDINARY - taking the ordinary and transforming it to be extraordinary, exceptional, different.

UP-CYCLING - giving my materials a new life and an improved identity, more than just re-using, and re-cycling.

MULTI-CONTEXTUALIZING - using the unexpected ingredient in my work. Anything in life is basket material. My personal challenge is to put it together into a vessel.

Any thoughts?

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Creating a language
written by Suzanna, April 09, 2010
Hi Emily,
I like your words -- upcycling especially resonates for me. I've been seeing the term "creative reuse" be more common (there's a beautiful book of creative reuse arts), but my favorite is "Reclamation Arts." Actually, I set about to create a reclamation arts association in Sonoma county a few years back, to connect artists and the resources they use, as well as to merchants who bring the art to the public. It's still in seed stage. Thanks for talking about your process here on your blog!
Suzanna Stinnett

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