See, I'm cool, you just didn't know it! We are in the midst of a crafting revolution! I love the part about crafting graffiti (reminds me of Leanna's guerilla art book), and that there are movements for men to craft as well. ("The Butch Craft movement is returning manliness to the prospect of making stuff with your hands. Described as "the infusion of a cerebral-yet-virile narrative applied to rough work crafted in wood, iron, steel, marble, rust, paint, boiled leather, clay, baked agricultural waste, plant-life, gypsum drywall, and blood, sweat, and tears," the movement even had a fall 2010 exhibition at the Moss Gallery in SoHo. Not a crocheted earring, parking meter cozy or ruffle in sight. Hacker spaces are also catering to dudes with a DIY edge. At these communal studios, men and women share tools and tips for making anything from a souped up bike to a robot.") I do think it's a shame that men are often left out of crafting projects, or that the ones they do aren't recognized as such. I know my husband is quite creative and can make wonderful things with his hands, but the creativity and talent this requires is not often recognized.
From the story:
"Not that long ago, crafting was strictly for fluffy old ladies with too many doilies, cats and cotton balls. No more. Modern crafters drink booze while they knit bikinis. They crochet, but aren't crotchety. They wrap parking meters in knitted cozies like crusading street artists. And they stitch and really bitch, then sell their adorable wares on Etsy instead of at church bazaars."
For the rest of the article, go here.
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