Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design (Paperback)
Review
“As that model of frenzied economic activity seems to be self-destructing right before our very eyes, Handmade Nation encourages us to think small as we begin to re-imagine our roles as both consumers and producers. ” — Michael Carriere –Local Filmmaker’s Diy Craft Documentary Captures An Exploding Scene, Decider Milwaukee, February 6, 2009″Handmade Nation” Has Arrived. See It Thursday., “The 65-minute movie documents a movement of artists, crafters and designers that recognize a marriage between historical techniques, punk and DIY (do it yourself) ethos while being influenced by traditional handiwork, modern aesthetics, politics, feminism and art.It includes interviews with more than 50 artists in 15 cities who explain how the new wave of craft, “forges a new economy, lifestyle and burgeoning art community that is based on creativity, determination and networking,” says Levine, co-owner of Paper Boat Boutique – Gallery in Bay View and organizer of the yearly i (more…)
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The Title Says It All
I loved this book! It has an interesting timeline on how handmade work and arts and crafts have developed in recent years.
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Excellent book!
I just bought this book and read it cover to cover in one sitting and loved it. What an inspiration. It makes you want to run to the studio and create, create, create!
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A key acquisition for any art collection
Today’s craft world is now a linked culture of punk, artistic technique, and DIY philosophy, and HANDMADE NATION trades the new wave of craft sentiments that incorporate community…
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diy magic
delightful to behold,
magical in its simplicity
all around good read and well done images to boot