With a good deal of excitement I'm sharing the current issue of Somerset Studio (Spring 2020 issue), on newsstands February 1. My crinkle journal is one of the featured articles! I sent it off to the editorial offices in response to a call for journal art and was invited to submit an article describing the process of making it. The cover line says, "A Crinkle in Time-A Handmade Book Filled with Transparent Beauty." There are more than a dozen other articles plus lots of photos of art work in the issue.
Are you familiar with the Stampington & Company magazines? They are beautiful quality publications with wonderful photography. I'm delighted with the images and layout of my article. The journal has a transparent look and is made using cereal box liners. Those allow you to embed threads, images, paper doilies and more in the pages. And you can sew it all up. Recycling at its best!
And in other arty news... I had the chance to visit Ocala, Florida's Appleton Museum for the opening of a wonderful exhibit on Flamenco-From Spain to the US. In addition to the exhibit, which features beautiful costumes and artifacts from Flamenco's history as performance art, we were treated to a guest speaker and curator's lecture and demonstration. Photography of the exhibit itself is not permitted so I can't share that other than to say it's worth the admission price! The exhibit is on until late May.
We learned that Flamenco has its roots in the tradition of the Romany Gypsy people of Spain. Our speaker, from Santa Fe's Museum of International Folk Art, has danced Flamenco from the age of 11 years. She outlined the elements of Flamenco and told how it developed and was shaped by cultural influences.
Fans were used to tell a story in the festive dance.
And of course castanets! There are pairs in the exhibit for museum visitors to try out. Our speaker advised that castanets are to be worn over the thumbs- there is a right and a left in each pair. And each one of the pair has a slightly different sound. Percussion is a big part of Flamenco.
Colorful embroidered shawls are also a part of the drama of the dance. They were usually imported from China.
Want to try it yourself? The museum gift shop has a colorful display of shawls, fans, books and more.
And here's a fun addition in the shop- it's the Art-o-Mat. Purchase a special coin, drop it into the vending machine, and choose a lever to pull. Out pops a small treasure created by an artisan. Support the arts and get a surprise!
5 comments:
Congratulations - the book is wonderful and another addition to my inspiration list for my book a month idea ♥
First, no wonder I couldn't find the magazine at JoAnn's!!! I'll have to look (again!) on my next trip!! Congrats!!!! That's wonderful to showcase your piece!!!! Very cool!!!! I love Appleton museum...one of my go to places when we were in Ocala. Always great exhibits!
Congrats Nancy on being published in a very fine magazine of inspirational mixed media arts and artisans. I like that those recycled cigarette machine now dispense small art pieces!
Congratulations on your article! I loved your crinkle book that you shared with us at the Fiber Art Bee! I can’t wait to read your article. Celeste got a copy of the magazine recently which she will share. Your creativity is always so inspirational! Wonder what’s next for you?!!!!
Congratulations on your article being published. I remember when you made it. I even made one using cracker containers, which weren't nearly as effective as your cereal liners. So glad to see your journal in print.
Your visit to the Appleton Museum sounds wonderful. The gift shop was colorful and buying art from old cigarette vending machines is a perfect way to recycle them, too.
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