Tag Archives: Art

It’s Getting Cold Now

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Karie

It is premature to write my Reading 2011 entry but I did leave a comment on a newspaper site yesterday about one of my favourite reads so far. I miss keeping a literary blog – but then again my old … Continue reading →

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Response

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Karie

Many of you have left thoughtful replies to my review of Jane Brocket’s knitting book. I have also received a few mails and tweets. Thank you all. Some of you wondered I made no mention of “Brocket-gate” – i.e. the … Continue reading →

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Quarterly

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Karie

Can you believe the first quarter of 2011 has been and gone? It is an oddly cheerful thought and I have had an excellent first three months of the year. Selected highlights: I knitted a purple cardigan ..and finished another … Continue reading →

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Homebound: Who We Are

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Karie

Homebound: Who We Are is my knitted artwork currently on show at Glasgow’s Tramway Arts Centre. Using site-specific materials I have created a piece asking how we understand ourselves, how we become who we are, and how big a part … Continue reading →

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The Day Before the Day

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Karie

I’m so excited about tomorrow! The Tramway was heaving with activity today: stitching, story-telling, music , and beautiful people creating beautiful things.

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Loop Needs You

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Karie

You may remember me mentioning Loop: The Centenary of International Women’s Day – an exhibition (and celebration) taking place at Glasgow’s Tramway art gallery. You may even have knitted a square or two for the event. The event takes place … Continue reading →

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Made

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Karie

After several weeks and a marathon day today, I have weaved in the last ends of Homebound – Who We Are which I am exhibiting at Tramway (artistic nudity – possibly NSFW – them – not me!) next week. I … Continue reading →

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First Signs of Spring

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Karie

I went out for a walk in the sunshine today. Along the way I passed one of my favourite pieces of street art. Seeing this little happy seal never fails to cheer me up. Look at his wibble face! Usually … Continue reading →

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Canvas

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Karie

Christmas came early this year. I just received this beautiful collographic print in the post. The sender? My artist uncle, Preben Andersen.The photo does not pay it justice as you don’t get the wonderful play between print and paper so … Continue reading →

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Garterstitch 100

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Karie

Garterstitch100 seeks to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day – and you as a knitter can help. The artists are hoping to make a blanket consisting of 100 million stitches. They need you to knit them a square or … Continue reading →

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