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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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Hi Natalie,
ReplyDeleteLove the outfit today. Really nice layering of subtle colours with a pop of colour at the bottom! I was wondering about your project and your thoughts on it so far, it would be great to read more about that. For example, what have you have learnt about the relationship between 'making', 'clothing' and 'living' so far? Now that you are nearing half way, are you still motivated by the same considerations as when you initially planned this project? Has it been as easy/difficult as you expected? How often do you make your self new clothes? Do you feel restricted (or did you at any point) by only allowing yourself to wear self-made things? Sorry about all the questions, I'm just facinated by the project.
Wishing you all the best
Zoe
Amazing tights!!!
ReplyDeleteThose tights are great!
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