Imperfect Union
Our country is on a road of uncertainty. Much of the government functions we knew as a running and working, albeit not a perfect system, has been broken up, radically reorganized, critically under-staffed and some have been flat-out eliminated or destroyed. People, citizens alike everyone else within our legal borders
The Moon Jar Within Us – Imperfect, Yet Whole
The Korean Moon Jar, with its quiet asymmetry and irregularity, has long symbolized the beauty of imperfection. Made by joining two hand-thrown halves, its form is never perfect - but always whole. Like the Moon Jar, our lives carry irregularities and flaws, yet within that brokenness lies our depth, compassion,
Impressions of Lace
If you work with reused, recycled and repurposed materials, without a pattern, limited by what you have to hand, hoping that the one spectacular fabric or material that helps keep the whole thing together will stretch far enough, then failing to achieve a perfect 10 is a regular event. But
A Garden Emerged
Janine Ibbini Embracing imperfection has highlighted a wonderful way to let go of my perfectionismLiberation -A way to let go and let the process of creating happen by almost by itselfTo go with the flow I began this piece by taking a box of forgotten pieces of mistakes from dying
Today Is Not My Day
Today is not my day, Today I don’t feel well, It’s Monday and I have no energy, today is not my day. Why is that? Today I don’t feel well, I can’t keep my back upright and always have to look down. I would like to be as strong as
On the Rocks …Lucinda
This piece centers on a leucistic crow of my imagination also known (to me) as Lucinda—its pale feathers set it apart in a world where sameness often feels like safety. In crow communities, a bird that looks different can face rejection, not because of what it does, but because of
Nature’s Harmony: The Hole Story
I knew right away what my theme would be for “Beauty in Imperfection.” As a fan of the work of scientist Douglas Tallamy, I have learned the importance of planting native plants and trees on our land to support the food chain. Insects have evolved with plants for millions of
Dot
I read these words by artist Helen Wells, and agree wholeheartedly: “Perfectionism doesn’t raise our standards. It lowers our output. And strips away the joy.” In an effort to use up some scrap fabrics, to be spontaneous, and to avoid overworking, I tackled this improvisational portrait. Dot is a scrappy,
What a Treeeet!
I have never apologized for imperfections I make in my art. Since exploring this prompt I have seen more imperfections everywhere. Crooked houses, strangely bent trees, even the way people walk sometimes looks….well…imperfect! We do not understand what “perfection” really is! So, that being said ……here we go! Nature is
Aging Gracefully
The world’s media and economic engine tirelessly pushes the bright shininess of youth down our throats, all in a bid for profit. Advertisers intentionally target our perceived insecurities—often creating them—to drive consumption. The message is clear. You are not enough as you are, but what we are selling will “fix”
The Journey
Over the last two years I have purposely worked in a series based on the prompts that have come through. It has amazed me that by changing one or maybe two pieces of fabric from one quilt to the next, that it has driven a dramatic colour change over this