Yup, I needed help. When the most deep and conceptual installations of FiberPhiladelphia were without cloth, let alone quilting or stitches, I started to feel waaay out of date–positively obsolete. But here and there, I found the perfect antidote: Fiber art that made me chuckle, giggle, and grin. Seriously, who says art must be serious? Have a good laugh, and then get inspired to make art that’s just for fun!
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House of Cards (all credit cards), by Amy Orr
![back](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/back1-300x231.jpg)
This piece is at the Philadelphia Alliance of Art, in Rittenhouse Square
![LR-Orr](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/LR-Orr-300x225.jpg)
Peering into the living room
![DSCN4382](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSCN4382-300x225.jpg)
Credit card siding, on the side
Also at the Philadelphia Alliance of Art, this hilarious piece by embroidery artist Marcia Doctor; the needle gives you a sense of the scale on this one:
![DSCN4384](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSCN43841-232x300.jpg)
“Don’t Fuck with Me,” by Marcia Doctor
![dscn4471 (2)](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dscn4471-2-225x300.jpg)
Formal Argument, by Diane Savona, at the Crane
![dscn4474 (2)](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dscn4474-21-225x300.jpg)
a detail
![DSCN4475](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSCN44751-768x1024.jpg)
Here’s the back of the award-winning piece.
Part of a series of collages, by London artist Spinks, these little classical prints are warmed up by tiny knitted sweaters and hats. It’s at the Gershman Y exhibit called Mending = Art.
![DSCN4357](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSCN4357-768x1024.jpg)
Random Acts of Kindness, by Spinks
![DSCN4358](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSCN4358-1024x768.jpg)
Random Acts of Kindness, by Spinks
![DSCN4359](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSCN4359-1024x768.jpg)
Cute, huh?
![dscn4412 (2)](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dscn4412-21-225x300.jpg)
Slurp, by Jill Rumoshosky Werner, which was at the High Wire Gallery
![dscn4396 (2)](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dscn4396-21-251x300.jpg)
Dots Rush In Where Checkers Fear to Tread, by Renie Breskin Adams, at KelliJane, and about 7″ x 9″
![dscn4497 (2)](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dscn4497-2-300x225.jpg)
Zipperwall Quilt 2, by Bryan Day, at the Crane
![dscn4499 (2)](https://www.eleanorlevie.com/quilting-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dscn4499-2-1024x768.jpg)
Yes, those are plastic Easter eggs!
Happy Easter, Happy Passover, Happy Spring!
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Thanks for sharing these wonderful works of art, this post and the last two. I wish that I could have been there this year, but it wasn’t meant to be so I really enjoyed seeing your take on it.
And I always enjoy seeing your work and blog, Norma! Thanks for letting me give you a vicarious thrill.
Thanks for the laugh.
My pleasure! Catch you at quiltart.net!
Love the tiny knitted hats – must check out London artist Spinks – is it Sally Spinks?
http://tenderproduct.com/2011/09/cold-comfort-sally-spinks-for-the-london-design-festival/
margaret in london
http://margaret-cooter.blogspot.com
Must be, Margaret. The label only mentioned Spinks…so I assumed it was a one-name person, like Prince or Madonna. Thanks for the info. She does “comfort” at both ends of the size spectrum, doesn’t she?!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’m not a quilter, I’m not an artist, I am not a craftsperson (though I can appreciate the sash that jokes — sort of — “But it’s still craft not art”) but I do blog, and I must say I am really impressed with the content, words and images. Elly, you bring fresh perspective, humor and a keen eye for detail that your camera captures.
This is a terrific blog that I will follow.
Love the award winning piece in particular. Thanks for sharing!
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