Comments on: I need lots of feedback!!! http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/i-need-lots-of-feedback/ Fibers Graduate Work Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:47:59 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Aunt Linda http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/i-need-lots-of-feedback/#comment-140 Aunt Linda Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:47:59 +0000 http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/?p=639#comment-140 Love this! What fun this was to examine each one and read other peoples' ideas and comments! I would call this "Visions through the Looking Glass". My initial impression was of antique mirrors and remembering the Disney movie, Snow White. My favorite is #23; I love the soft colors and definitely wanted to touch it! My second favorite is #16; at first I thought it had a feather but then realized it is hair. Great job! Sorry for the late response. Love this! What fun this was to examine each one and read other peoples’ ideas and comments! I would call this “Visions through the Looking Glass”. My initial impression was of antique mirrors and remembering the Disney movie, Snow White. My favorite is #23; I love the soft colors and definitely wanted to touch it! My second favorite is #16; at first I thought it had a feather but then realized it is hair. Great job! Sorry for the late response.

]]> By: Becca http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/i-need-lots-of-feedback/#comment-110 Becca Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:51:46 +0000 http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/?p=639#comment-110 I was reading some of the responses of others and I do agree that I get the image of an antique mirror. Then I started thinking about what that image could mean beyond the physical. It makes me reflect on the past. Then I thought of your project having to do with the changing seasons and it hit me; it's reflecting on the past as the seasons change. But what is really changing. Sure small details in our lives change, but I like to focus on the constants in life. The people, the relationships, who you are, who you were, who you have become. Yes, the names may have changed, or the closeness may have changed, or your perception of yourself may have changed; but, the rolls that these people, things, definitions fill stays constant. I don't know, this is probably all just bable; but this is truely what I am thinking while I am thinking it. I never did too well in interpretation classes. :) I was reading some of the responses of others and I do agree that I get the image of an antique mirror. Then I started thinking about what that image could mean beyond the physical. It makes me reflect on the past. Then I thought of your project having to do with the changing seasons and it hit me; it’s reflecting on the past as the seasons change. But what is really changing. Sure small details in our lives change, but I like to focus on the constants in life. The people, the relationships, who you are, who you were, who you have become. Yes, the names may have changed, or the closeness may have changed, or your perception of yourself may have changed; but, the rolls that these people, things, definitions fill stays constant. I don’t know, this is probably all just bable; but this is truely what I am thinking while I am thinking it. I never did too well in interpretation classes. :)

]]> By: Christine http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/i-need-lots-of-feedback/#comment-106 Christine Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:49:09 +0000 http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/?p=639#comment-106 Abby, It is very difficult to pick a favorite because they are all so interesting. I really like the detail that you have used on eachh piece. The combination of metal, enamel, fabric and stitching is very unique. I have seen them in person so I know the detail in each piece. They remind me of minature vintage frames. # 16 is very unique because of the lock of hair the. The more that I study each one I think that # 15 is one of my favorite. It reminds me of a cameo. Keep up the good work. Mom Abby,

It is very difficult to pick a favorite because they are all so interesting. I really like the detail that you have used on eachh piece. The combination of metal, enamel, fabric and stitching is very unique. I have seen them in person so I know the detail in each piece. They remind me of minature vintage frames. # 16 is very unique because of the lock of hair the. The more that I study each one I think that # 15 is one of my favorite. It reminds me of a cameo. Keep up the good work.

Mom

]]> By: Lydia http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/i-need-lots-of-feedback/#comment-99 Lydia Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:34:48 +0000 http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/?p=639#comment-99 Fun to look at. #3 looks like yellow cake with lavender frosting. The others look like frames that need cameos in them. #14 looks like a true antique cameo. Fun to look at. #3 looks like yellow cake with lavender frosting. The others look like frames that need cameos in them. #14 looks like a true antique cameo.

]]> By: Erin http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/i-need-lots-of-feedback/#comment-85 Erin Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:33:34 +0000 http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/?p=639#comment-85 Abby, #6 is my favorite because i have seen it in person and know that there is something about the deconstruction of the silk that speaks to me. Along that note, i also like #'s 16-19. The metal in #6 adds that special element. My second favorite group is #1 and 2. The netting reminds me of the hats I used to play with at my grandmothers house. There is an old fashioned fanciness that adds another layer to the metal arrangement... I'd like to see some netting over some deconstructed silk... Third favorite are 10 and 11 with their hinges, although the look a little like these might still be in progress. My least fav is #4, the stitching is just distracting for me, where as 12,13,14 are exquisite! #7 and 20 do look like a mouth. hope this helps :) Abby,
#6 is my favorite because i have seen it in person and know that there is something about the deconstruction of the silk that speaks to me. Along that note, i also like #’s 16-19. The metal in #6 adds that special element. My second favorite group is #1 and 2. The netting reminds me of the hats I used to play with at my grandmothers house. There is an old fashioned fanciness that adds another layer to the metal arrangement… I’d like to see some netting over some deconstructed silk… Third favorite are 10 and 11 with their hinges, although the look a little like these might still be in progress. My least fav is #4, the stitching is just distracting for me, where as 12,13,14 are exquisite! #7 and 20 do look like a mouth. hope this helps :)

]]> By: Sarah http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/i-need-lots-of-feedback/#comment-77 Sarah Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:34:20 +0000 http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/?p=639#comment-77 The first 4 look like a pie or dessert, #4 ,5 kinda resemble food too. #6-9 look like ornaments. #10, 11, 20, 21, 23 look like shark teeth or jaw, & 15-19 look like sea shells of some sort. The rest I am not sure about. The first 4 look like a pie or dessert, #4 ,5 kinda resemble food too. #6-9 look like ornaments. #10, 11, 20, 21, 23 look like shark teeth or jaw, & 15-19 look like sea shells of some sort.

The rest I am not sure about.

]]> By: Aunt Sue http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/i-need-lots-of-feedback/#comment-76 Aunt Sue Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:47:28 +0000 http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/?p=639#comment-76 When I first looked at your work I was reminded of my paternal grandmother who had many treasures like this in her home and I remember being intrigued by the patterns even when I was a child. I liked the soft, muted colors you used. I find them warm and comforting. The patterns remind me of cameos and antiques...things that are meant to be treasured because of the history they represent. I especially like the colors in # 23 and the pattern in # 13. As always, i am amazed by your talent and your creativity. When I first looked at your work I was reminded of my paternal grandmother who
had many treasures like this in her home and I remember being intrigued by the patterns even when I was a child.

I liked the soft, muted colors you used. I find them warm and comforting. The patterns remind me of cameos and antiques…things that are meant to be treasured because of the history they represent.

I especially like the colors in # 23 and the pattern in # 13. As always, i am amazed by your talent and your creativity.

]]> By: Queen Claire http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/i-need-lots-of-feedback/#comment-72 Queen Claire Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:25:29 +0000 http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/?p=639#comment-72 They remind me of vintage picture frames that you would see with silhouettes of peoples profile in. I do want to touch them because of all the different materials used. They make me feel like home and it would look like an awesome quilt if you put them all together. They remind me of vintage picture frames that you would see with silhouettes of peoples profile in. I do want to touch them because of all the different materials used. They make me feel like home and it would look like an awesome quilt if you put them all together.

]]> By: Jill http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/i-need-lots-of-feedback/#comment-71 Jill Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:42:33 +0000 http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/?p=639#comment-71 Abby, These make me think of antique cameos and pictures, they feel "precious" or special, like something you would keep close to your heart and take with you. Both the materials and the scale are what evoke this, also the shape. The open oval shape makes me think of portraits and family. Hope this helps! Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help. I think it looks GREAT! I Love all the detail! Abby, These make me think of antique cameos and pictures, they feel “precious” or special, like something you would keep close to your heart and take with you. Both the materials and the scale are what evoke this, also the shape. The open oval shape makes me think of portraits and family. Hope this helps! Let me know if there’s anything else I can do to help. I think it looks GREAT! I Love all the detail!

]]> By: Jennifer Ritter http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/i-need-lots-of-feedback/#comment-70 Jennifer Ritter Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:26:36 +0000 http://abbyjohnson.wordpress.com/?p=639#comment-70 They all look like tiny vintage mirrors - some being more ornate than others. I do wish I can touch them because it looks like you used different materials that cannot be easily identified by the image alone. When looking at all of them together it's kind of overwhelming and it makes me think of obsession - people being obsessed with their appearance, whether it's with themselves or how they appear to others. They all look like tiny vintage mirrors – some being more ornate than others. I do wish I can touch them because it looks like you used different materials that cannot be easily identified by the image alone. When looking at all of them together it’s kind of overwhelming and it makes me think of obsession – people being obsessed with their appearance, whether it’s with themselves or how they appear to others.

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