tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post1513485782441174902..comments2023-05-27T05:24:50.805-07:00Comments on TWELVE BY TWELVE: StolenDiane Perinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-90987965736488521232010-03-03T11:32:27.005-08:002010-03-03T11:32:27.005-08:00I am also fascinated by the questions around copyr...I am also fascinated by the questions around copyright, inspiration, sampling, appropriation, etc. I really enjoyed reading about how this piece came about and your thoughts behind it. Of course, I love the hand stitching! I like those thin pieced, printed strips. They really organize the piece and give it just enough color!Deborah Boscherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630878222793439712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-7919574501392620502010-03-02T16:43:39.908-08:002010-03-02T16:43:39.908-08:00As soon as I saw your work I was reminded of Abori...As soon as I saw your work I was reminded of Aboriginal art, however your taken on it is truly original. When looking at Kitty's work that you referenced, I too was struck with her paintings similarity to fabric and was surprised to see that many of them were painted on bark. A unique approach by both of you.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03555603872823681712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-7838670916437385832010-03-02T08:17:06.825-08:002010-03-02T08:17:06.825-08:00Thank you for the link to Kitty Kantilla's wor...Thank you for the link to Kitty Kantilla's work. From the thumbnail photos, I would have thought they were fabric and stitching. Only at the larger size could I see they were actually paintings. Although you have used a short dashed line, your patterns and color choices are very different. In no way would I say you have "stolen" her art. <br /><br />I love the pattern, texture and line in this peice. The flow makes me want to look closer and explore.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561464255559358535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-77948678074819789002010-03-02T05:40:14.645-08:002010-03-02T05:40:14.645-08:00Wonderful! I really like the marks and the tiny a...Wonderful! I really like the marks and the tiny added bit of colorful fabric. Another informative writing.Terri Stegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937147195403484110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-65333520995728492302010-03-01T21:45:53.356-08:002010-03-01T21:45:53.356-08:00Thanks for the link- and I doubt whether you have ...Thanks for the link- and I doubt whether you have "stolen" anything!<br /><br />We have a number of artists here- both Black and White -who draw from the traditions of Africa and whose work is possibly very similar to that of aboriginal art- although they dont make too much use of the "traditional Aboriginal" dots you mentioned.<br /><br />I dont believe that one can live on a continent like Africa or Australia without being heavily influenced by one's surroundings and both African and Australia have that feeling of being pared down to the bone.Take a look at Sally Scott's work www.sallyscott.co.za and you will see what I mean.<br />Glenda in South AFricaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-65835848424467509472010-03-01T18:57:07.779-08:002010-03-01T18:57:07.779-08:00A beautiful quilt, and not at all 'stolen,'...A beautiful quilt, and not at all 'stolen,' which involves attempting to pass work off as aboriginal when it isn't. Aboriginal art itself is a hybrid of traditions and contemporary innovations. I see your lovely work as a tribute!<br />GREG at<br />http://westerndesertart.blogspot.comGreg Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074671394189682792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-51545502610424569292010-03-01T18:56:33.081-08:002010-03-01T18:56:33.081-08:00A beautiful quilt, and not at all 'stolen,'...A beautiful quilt, and not at all 'stolen,' which involves attempting to pass work off as aboriginal when it isn't. Aboriginal art itself is a hybrid of traditions and contemporary innovations. I see your lovely work as a tribute!<br />GREG at<br />http://westerndesertart.blogspot.comGreg Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074671394189682792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-40356007281082346032010-03-01T14:51:34.193-08:002010-03-01T14:51:34.193-08:00I so look forward to your work because you always ...I so look forward to your work because you always make me think and this piece is no exception. Your stitching is great, but more importantly, your message is spot on.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821013559380002293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-51848139603408342392010-03-01T12:08:19.610-08:002010-03-01T12:08:19.610-08:00Helen, I think you have achieved "inspired by...Helen, I think you have achieved "inspired by" as opposed to "stolen". Your piece shows elements of the aboriginal designs, but also reminds me of Japanese indigo work and Indonesian batik and other ethnic pieces. I am always fascinated by ethnic art and how many common themes run through so much of it. It must be that basic human desire to create comes from a common well regardless of our location. Beautiful piece. I kind of hope the patch that says "stolen" is removable! I would love to see this as an artistic expression without the message attached. But, then, it probably wouldn't be "Helen" then, would it?Terry Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650965451863656517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-79959842214804049922010-03-01T09:42:27.150-08:002010-03-01T09:42:27.150-08:00What gorgeous stitching, Helen. The visual textur...What gorgeous stitching, Helen. The visual texture and gorgeous repetition are wonderful -- and really do convey the essences of Aboriginal art that are so appealing. I'm glad to see an immediate piece of your trip influencing your artwork in this! The questions you raise are good ones to consider as artists work with images and styles from other artists and cultures. Is good intention enough?Diane Perinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-15841897593724448542010-03-01T09:41:07.001-08:002010-03-01T09:41:07.001-08:00I meant your stitching doesn't look anything l...I meant your stitching doesn't look anything like her dots or dashes.Dale Annehttp://www.daleannepotter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-115997584858283702010-03-01T09:39:03.697-08:002010-03-01T09:39:03.697-08:00Helen,
First, thanks for the link to Kitty Kantill...Helen,<br />First, thanks for the link to Kitty Kantilla.<br />Second, her artwork is earth tones, and the stitching is not as involved as yours.<br />I don't think there was any stealing or copying going on here.<br />I would LOVE to see this piece up close and personal - GREAT JOB!!!Dale Annehttp://www.daleannepotter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-7210042445567144742010-03-01T09:38:06.334-08:002010-03-01T09:38:06.334-08:00Once again Helen, you've posed an excellent qu...Once again Helen, you've posed an excellent question. Whether it's appropriate or not, I too would find it hard not to be inspired by all that art and incorporate some of it into my own work. I really like how you've interpreted what was originally paint into your medium: stitch. I would say yours is more inspiration than appropriation and either way it's a wonderful study of color and pattern.Kristin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955546754675680404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-42448589469354548882010-03-01T09:34:12.843-08:002010-03-01T09:34:12.843-08:00first of all thank you for the link to Kitty Kanti...first of all thank you for the link to Kitty Kantilla. I love the spare landscape look of her pieces. I can see how they could influence one to pick up those marks and make them on fabric.<br /><br />I am a big fan of hand stitching (mark making) on fabric and I love how you have made yours so intricate. I want to keep looking at the various stitches and patterns that you have created.Gerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06292762162661584206noreply@blogger.com