tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post4044213259319029523..comments2023-05-27T05:24:50.805-07:00Comments on TWELVE BY TWELVE: MaveriqueDiane Perinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-52124508290360186182012-10-02T15:43:00.219-07:002012-10-02T15:43:00.219-07:00Heart-breaking. Even before I read the narrative, ...Heart-breaking. Even before I read the narrative, I could see a real sadness in that figure, simple as it is. One would hope to see energy and tension in the silhouette of a dancer, but this one has a feeling of lethargy and depression. Don't know how you did that, but wow! it works.Terry Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650965451863656517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-27712760150036752492012-10-02T10:40:28.978-07:002012-10-02T10:40:28.978-07:00Being late to check out the quilts has it advantag...Being late to check out the quilts has it advantages -- I'm able to check out the website with all the quilts together. You have a very powerful series Helen! Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561464255559358535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-10965702113653428082012-10-02T08:08:46.423-07:002012-10-02T08:08:46.423-07:00This is another wonderful piece of social commenta...This is another wonderful piece of social commentary from you Helen, I always look forward to what you have to say. Like Brenda it will be interesting to see them all together.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821013559380002293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-8066312059837463482012-10-02T07:18:54.479-07:002012-10-02T07:18:54.479-07:00I wondered how you were going to interpret this on...I wondered how you were going to interpret this one. You always seem to amaze me with your quilts and the facts behind the ideas.Terri Stegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937147195403484110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-35187849470732892982012-10-02T05:48:17.385-07:002012-10-02T05:48:17.385-07:00You definately get someone's attention and I t...You definately get someone's attention and I think you should leave the empty spaces as the representation of the lost!!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06237515885148394733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-49182569753023867142012-10-01T19:05:24.900-07:002012-10-01T19:05:24.900-07:00As Brenda mentioned, I'm also eager to see all...As Brenda mentioned, I'm also eager to see all your pieces together. You're creating such a cohesive series. I've heard some news stories about human trafficking and it's absolutely horrifying and deplorable how vast the problem is. The branding with the bar codes is very powerful.Deborah Boscherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630878222793439712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-46587354664539212752012-10-01T16:21:10.940-07:002012-10-01T16:21:10.940-07:00What a lot to put into one small quilt! I like the...What a lot to put into one small quilt! I like the idea of branding the dancer. It's really too bad that there are Maveriques all over the world.Kristin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955546754675680404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-60376622365174684372012-10-01T15:44:46.459-07:002012-10-01T15:44:46.459-07:00After your 12NW piece in the theme series alluding...After your 12NW piece in the theme series alluding to Liverpool's slavery history, I am intrigued that your pole dancer is wearing a LPL leotard.<br /><br />I can't wait to update the website and to see all your 2012 pieces together.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117195205038571265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-76790581528139626502012-10-01T15:29:44.911-07:002012-10-01T15:29:44.911-07:00I chuckled, too, as the image appeared on my scree...I chuckled, too, as the image appeared on my screen. But it's hardly a chuckling occasion, is it? My favourite part of your design is the background imaging. They stop the 'first glance giggle' in its tracks.kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11458267354320757761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-11947248328034453922012-10-01T10:59:38.203-07:002012-10-01T10:59:38.203-07:00Helen, I must admit to uttering a surprised laugh ...Helen, I must admit to uttering a surprised laugh when your piece scrolled up, because the image of a pole dancer is not at all what I expected! As always, you illustrate a fascinating (and troubling) story. I so admire that you use your art expression to highlight social issues that many of us don't know about. I also love how you've incorporated so many details that add to the story -- the money symbols and the silk screened aspects of the dancer's skin. Diane Perinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-32270209837795974732012-10-01T09:11:46.376-07:002012-10-01T09:11:46.376-07:00That looks like my bum!! Wow - I love how you have...That looks like my bum!! Wow - I love how you have incorporated symbolism with the design and theme of this piece. Your painted background fabric gives this some great zing. I am always interested in the little known stories that you tell us through your work.Gerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06292762162661584206noreply@blogger.com