tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post1357550574013857757..comments2023-05-27T05:24:50.805-07:00Comments on TWELVE BY TWELVE: ShelterDiane Perinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-39351267918404411862008-10-06T07:13:00.000-07:002008-10-06T07:13:00.000-07:00Oh I sure wish I could see the picture inside. But...Oh I sure wish I could see the picture inside. But, of course, I totally understand your concern about copyright. I think this piece is very powerful and I really love the use of text on the top piece. The text adds to the whole piece without disturbing the graphic design of the logcabin/courthouse steps pattern.Deborah Boscherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630878222793439712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-62815363137848051452008-10-05T14:28:00.000-07:002008-10-05T14:28:00.000-07:00Helen, if you did not do symbolism, I think I woul...Helen, if you did not do symbolism, I think I would be disappointed. The effort and thought you put into your pieces really shows. I know you are not happy with this piece, but I think you are ahead of the curve on showing us what we can accomplishKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821013559380002293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-84361026116864229462008-10-02T10:20:00.000-07:002008-10-02T10:20:00.000-07:00Wow, you've gone 3D!!!! How amazing Helen! I rea...Wow, you've gone 3D!!!! How amazing Helen! I really enjoyed reading about your take on the theme and how you incorporated the text and rights onto the quilt. And the dimensionality of it is unexpected but so wonderful.Terri Stegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937147195403484110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-2106365155181355602008-10-02T00:34:00.000-07:002008-10-02T00:34:00.000-07:00What can I say that the others haven't said yet?.....What can I say that the others haven't said yet?..<BR/>I told you that your piece would be more profound and meaningful than mine!Françoisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11177778039745875900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-50868787375710821882008-10-01T21:26:00.000-07:002008-10-01T21:26:00.000-07:00The others have left me little to say and I agree ...The others have left me little to say and I agree with all of them. You have combined a very intellectual approach to a deeper emotional connection that works on all levels. It speaks like a comment on why the rule of law reaches down into the heart of what makes/keeps us human at the very basic levels.Terry Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650965451863656517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-70871957798956191452008-10-01T20:01:00.000-07:002008-10-01T20:01:00.000-07:00I'm awestruck, Helen. First, I am so impressed (an...I'm awestruck, Helen. <BR/><BR/>First, I am so impressed (and humbled, to tell you the truth) at your finding a way to connect the fundamental legal principles to the concept of shelter. It's a profound idea, and I love that this piece drew that out of you. <BR/><BR/>Second, I am very impressed at how you went on with more deep thought to illustrate your ideas with the log cabin structure, the barracks shape, the holocaust reference, the barbed wire stitching ... you have said a lot with this piece, and it all hangs together. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes the intellectual cleverness of an idea is better than the resulting piece, but that is not the case here. I think the piece portrays so many layers of the idea of "shelter" really well.<BR/><BR/>And as for your fears about your technique? I think you are a very harsh judge on yourself, because I do not see ANY sign of technical deficiency. AND, the way, if there really are imperfections? I'm sure that theyu're really an unconscious commentary on the imperfection and fragility of shelter in a tumultuous world. (grin)<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see this in person some day. And I always look forward to your amazingly thoughtful response to each theme.Diane Perinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-25774770860139358372008-10-01T17:15:00.000-07:002008-10-01T17:15:00.000-07:00Now, I once again have to say me too! You always ...Now, I once again have to say me too! You always amaze me with what you say in your art. You have created so many layers of meaning. I look forward to being able to see it in person one day.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561464255559358535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-31156494976390788682008-10-01T16:26:00.000-07:002008-10-01T16:26:00.000-07:00I agree completely with Gerrie and Kristin. The de...I agree completely with Gerrie and Kristin. The depth of your thinking makes me feel woefully inadequate! And although I like the shelter, I also think the quilt more than easily stands alone as a successful piece.kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11458267354320757761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-35706266213573037802008-10-01T13:57:00.000-07:002008-10-01T13:57:00.000-07:00Helen, you just get so involved in the meanings of...Helen, you just get so involved in the meanings of these pieces that you are doing. It sort of makes me feel like a dilettante!! Just going for something pretty! You have done a masterful engineering job of constructing the shelter. I love all the imagery that you have referenced. It all works and I am honored to be part of a group with you.Gerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06292762162661584206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-79933414193300245122008-10-01T11:19:00.000-07:002008-10-01T11:19:00.000-07:00Wow, there's a lot going on here! The nice part is...Wow, there's a lot going on here! The nice part is that it's still pretty simple and invites you to look deeper. I would be satisfied with the words on shelter in the log cabin format. I totally did the "Duh!" forehead smack when I read why you used the Courthouse Steps arrangement! Brilliant and appropriate. The structure underneath reinforces the more abstract messages on top, but I actually think that both parts could work independently of each other. Re-do it if you want, or use just the top quilt, but be happy with what you've done. You're making me look bad now with all the meaning and symbolism you've managed to cram into this little piece! ;-)Kristin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955546754675680404noreply@blogger.com