Pelada from Rebekah Fergusson on Vimeo.
Through a sport, people speak the same language.
It makes me think about universal meanings and universal objects. And how can jewelry speak universally?
October 10, 2009
uniting the world
Through a sport, people speak the same language.
It makes me think about universal meanings and universal objects. And how can jewelry speak universally?
October 9, 2009
While I watched the PBS show, Craft in America: Origins, I took some notes down that I want to remember.
A few phrases/ideas/comments from artists' describing their work:
-using traditional materials and applying technique to change form.
-telling a narrative
-mastering skill to manipulate material into an object.
-"decisions i make is never about how long it takes me"
-with high technology, people don't have the need to make things.
-there are no limitation...giving freedom to fail
-"slow, tedious process.. and i enjoyed every minute of it"
-conveying the tradition forward is through family
-sometimes it just needs to be honed down and made simple.
-to labor is to pray
-passing the traditions to the next generation, we don't see that a lot in America.
A few phrases/ideas/comments from artists' describing their work:
-using traditional materials and applying technique to change form.
-telling a narrative
-mastering skill to manipulate material into an object.
-"decisions i make is never about how long it takes me"
-with high technology, people don't have the need to make things.
-there are no limitation...giving freedom to fail
-"slow, tedious process.. and i enjoyed every minute of it"
-conveying the tradition forward is through family
-sometimes it just needs to be honed down and made simple.
-to labor is to pray
-passing the traditions to the next generation, we don't see that a lot in America.
settling into my new studio
Finally got the chance to set my table up and organize my tools/materials. Here are some pictures of the space. Not all of my studio mates have settled in yet. But I think the studio space is looking pretty good so far.
Right when you enter the room. We have high ceilings. It's really nice.
My little corner
Time to start making!
Right when you enter the room. We have high ceilings. It's really nice.
My little corner
Time to start making!
October 7, 2009
Better the World by Design
I was very lucky to have attended the three day Better the World by Design conference at Providence, Rhode Island. It was a very packed weekend of lectures, panel discussions, and workshops. The amazing thing was that this conference was only made possible by dedicated Brown and RISD students who organized and gathered all the speakers together.
This was my very first design conference and I have to say that it was really enriching. Listening to designers speak about their projects and ideas is very different from what I am used to. Compared to hearing individuals speak about jewelry projects for self expression, it was nice to hear about designers' projects that are such selfless acts to better community, society and the world. What I found wonderful was their passionate belief that using design as a tool can change the world. Applying creative design approaches to resolve social issues can be very successful.
Some ideas I want to remember:
Design is form giving.
Design improves life.
To get inspired, you need more data.
We don't need more new, we need more good.
If you want to make it happen, do it now.
Collaborate- gather people to make something bigger than yourself.
Design is a service to others.
Learn things outside your discipline.
Design is a verb.
Here are some pictures. Enjoy!
I took a tour of a local farm in Providence. I loved it!
Support local markets and eat those greens... We need to love OUR planet.
A great quote
"Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been. I have great faith in the seed. Convince me that a seed is there and I am prepared to expect wonders."
-H.D. Thoreau
Here are some additional resources:
Project M
Project H Design
This was my very first design conference and I have to say that it was really enriching. Listening to designers speak about their projects and ideas is very different from what I am used to. Compared to hearing individuals speak about jewelry projects for self expression, it was nice to hear about designers' projects that are such selfless acts to better community, society and the world. What I found wonderful was their passionate belief that using design as a tool can change the world. Applying creative design approaches to resolve social issues can be very successful.
Some ideas I want to remember:
Design is form giving.
Design improves life.
To get inspired, you need more data.
We don't need more new, we need more good.
If you want to make it happen, do it now.
Collaborate- gather people to make something bigger than yourself.
Design is a service to others.
Learn things outside your discipline.
Design is a verb.
Here are some pictures. Enjoy!
I took a tour of a local farm in Providence. I loved it!
Support local markets and eat those greens... We need to love OUR planet.
A great quote
"Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been. I have great faith in the seed. Convince me that a seed is there and I am prepared to expect wonders."
-H.D. Thoreau
Here are some additional resources:
Project M
Project H Design
October 1, 2009
I will be moving into my new studio, in Brooklyn, tomorrow afternoon. I am so excited. I will be sharing this space with 4 other jewelry makers/designers/artists. I am thinking it will be a great opportunity to share ideas and generate motivation amongst each other.
I still have some sorting and packing that needs to be done, due to a bit of procrastination and distractions. Being at home can do its harms. So I am anticipating that I will make good progress in starting up my work, now that I have a new space.
Here are some before pictures of the space, photographed by my studiomate, Steph. We are taking over a painter's studio.
Once I settle back in from Providence this weekend, I will really begin to organize my tools and materials. Some pictures of my studio space to come!
I still have some sorting and packing that needs to be done, due to a bit of procrastination and distractions. Being at home can do its harms. So I am anticipating that I will make good progress in starting up my work, now that I have a new space.
Here are some before pictures of the space, photographed by my studiomate, Steph. We are taking over a painter's studio.
Once I settle back in from Providence this weekend, I will really begin to organize my tools and materials. Some pictures of my studio space to come!
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