Contoversial quilt story on MSNBC...what do you think?
03-03-2011, 04:32 PM
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People express themselves in different ways.
As with any piece of art, you are not forced to look at it.
If you don't like to look at it, don't look. Problem solved.
As with any piece of art, you are not forced to look at it.
If you don't like to look at it, don't look. Problem solved.
03-03-2011, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltwoman
I guess if I was at the show with my kids, I would appreciate a warning and decision to view it or to bypass. JMHO
03-03-2011, 04:46 PM
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I saw this quilt at the Mid Atlantic Quilt Show last weekend. The funny thing is - there were two other quilts with naked body parts on them as well as an ironing board cover with a naked man with only a scrap of cloth across his loins but none of these things made the news......
03-03-2011, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltwoman
I think there is a time and a place....perhaps a warning would have been appropriate?? or an option not to view it?
We currently have the bodies revealed exhibit in town--I remember a few years ago when it came to a bigger city, people were protesting--I found it to be a disappointment...
I guess if I was at the show with my kids, I would appreciate a warning and decision to view it or to bypass. JMHO
We currently have the bodies revealed exhibit in town--I remember a few years ago when it came to a bigger city, people were protesting--I found it to be a disappointment...
I guess if I was at the show with my kids, I would appreciate a warning and decision to view it or to bypass. JMHO
03-03-2011, 04:50 PM
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Did anyone notice that they only interviewed older women. I am 32 and think it is great art work and would let my 8 yo see it. There is no reason to be ashamed of the female body.
03-03-2011, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by crochetetc
Did anyone notice that they only interviewed older women. I am 32 and think it is great art work and would let my 8 yo see it. There is no reason to be ashamed of the female body.
03-03-2011, 05:03 PM
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Call me a prude, but after looking at the quilt - I think the plight of the homeless could have been done in a more respectful way. Women took off their bras, but they didn't run around naked to prove...what were we proving?
03-03-2011, 05:04 PM
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Personally, I can't see the beauty in this quilt. Just my opinion. I am sure the creator is quite talented, however, it was a strange way to bring attention to homeless women and children and I find it inappropriate for a quilt show and question why they would allow such a showing with out presenting it with the option of to see or not to see.
Maybe it would have been better received if it had been auctioned off and the proceeds presented to a homeless shelter to actually help the homeless. Talk is just that.....without action. I am sure quite a lot of people would probably like it and bid on it.
Maybe it would have been better received if it had been auctioned off and the proceeds presented to a homeless shelter to actually help the homeless. Talk is just that.....without action. I am sure quite a lot of people would probably like it and bid on it.
03-03-2011, 05:05 PM
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I obviously haven't seen this quilt, but based on the detailed description, I would say that if I did I would be offended by it's graphic detail.
I do believe art is a very personal expression, but that doesn't mean that anything goes. I do think artists should use some discretion in their artistic voice, and it seems that this detail was unnecessary to express her view.
I do believe art is a very personal expression, but that doesn't mean that anything goes. I do think artists should use some discretion in their artistic voice, and it seems that this detail was unnecessary to express her view.
03-03-2011, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JulieR
Art is art. This quilt is beautiful, in its design and in its message. Nobody is asking anyone else to "like" it. Homelessness isn't really something to "like".
The artist DID do something - she got US all talking about homelessness, didn't she? How many people were reminded of the reality of homelessness by her message? ALL OF US, for sure. For a group that gives so much to charity we sure are judgmental about how others choose to contribute.
Not everyone is into fussy cutting kittens or sewing 5000 tiny pieces of cotton together into a grid that makes your hands hurt to look at it (which is what I'm doing right now). Some people quilt with a different message in mind, which we should still honor for its artistic contribution and the craftsmanship displayed.
Originally Posted by MCH
Perhaps instead of spending all that time planning, creating, and getting the quilted qualified for the "show", the artist (?) should have spent the time actually DOING something practical for homeless / abused women.
Now, that would have made a statement relative to the issue.
Instead, the artist prefers an "in your face" message.
I agree completely with BellaBoo and merry.
Now, that would have made a statement relative to the issue.
Instead, the artist prefers an "in your face" message.
I agree completely with BellaBoo and merry.
Not everyone is into fussy cutting kittens or sewing 5000 tiny pieces of cotton together into a grid that makes your hands hurt to look at it (which is what I'm doing right now). Some people quilt with a different message in mind, which we should still honor for its artistic contribution and the craftsmanship displayed.
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