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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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about the project
MakeShift is an art and research project that examines the relationships between 'making', 'clothing' and 'living'. The basic premise for the project is that for a period of one year starting on September 1st, 2009, I will only wear things that I have made myself. Initially this may seem like a reasonable task, but it will include all of my clothes, socks, shoes, underwear, coats, jackets, hats, bathing suits, accessories and anything else I might need to protect my body from the elements while trying to lead a fulfilling life.
Beyond being a nail-hammering, speed-sewing, room-pacing, hair-raising, life-enriching personal challenge, I hope to gain some understanding of the limitations of clothing and how they affect the development of ideology. Ultimately, I would like to examine the role of clothing as a form of cultural production.
I hope you will participate by leaving comments on this blog or stopping by the space for a visit. Makeshift is meant to be an exploration of ideas so the conversation that develops will become an important part of how the project unfolds.
Natalie Purschwitz
Beyond being a nail-hammering, speed-sewing, room-pacing, hair-raising, life-enriching personal challenge, I hope to gain some understanding of the limitations of clothing and how they affect the development of ideology. Ultimately, I would like to examine the role of clothing as a form of cultural production.
I hope you will participate by leaving comments on this blog or stopping by the space for a visit. Makeshift is meant to be an exploration of ideas so the conversation that develops will become an important part of how the project unfolds.
Natalie Purschwitz
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I imagine there are many ways to make a sock, and that the underneaths get considerably more consideration with a project like this, no?
ReplyDeleteradical and inspiring! good stuff natalie... :)
ReplyDeletei'd love to come catchup with you about all this and take your photo tomorrow.
call me? 778 898 3076.
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Wow. This is an amazing project. Great job. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited about this blog! Are you going to make your undergarments? Are those handmade bras, panties and socks?
ReplyDeleteI did indeed make the bra, panties and socks that you see in the photo. I made a little stockpile of underthings in advance to set myself up. The bras are proving to be a bit challenging though - I'm still trying to get them right!
ReplyDeleteso great...
ReplyDeletecould not get the comment to post (i am somewhat tech challenged but finally went with anoymous and it worked, however I will 'self identify' you can find me at odette.ca) - anyway, I love this whole concept, thoroughly inspired by you and it - and enjoying the blog commentaries immensely, I would wear everything you make (except the shoes ! ha ha )
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