Monday, March 8, 2010
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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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My friend, Cecilia Berkovic, sent me to your blog, and I'm finding your project fascinating. I, too, am interested in the handcrafted as well as quite into fashion & style as an extension of the self (sounds more philosophical than I intended). I'd really love to know more about whether you're designing your own stuff or using certain patterns (there have been some tops & skirts I liked). I imagine I should start reading from the beginning so please forgive me if you've already answered these questions.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I'm in total support and will link to you from my blog (www.propertension.blogspot.com) because I think this is great.