A Little Book of Craftivism by Sarah Corbett
Craftivism is a term coined by Betsy Greer, referring to the raising of social consciousness through the medium of craft. The Craftivist Collective is at the forefront of this movement. Their mini cross-stitched banners and tiny urban installations touch upon issues of environmentalism, corporate greed and gender equality in a warm and humorous way - quietly encouraging people to reflect upon these subjects in their own space and time. Through the process of crafting (usually in public places) the craftivists contemplate the issue that they are raising, and also introduce it to members of the public, who inevitably ask what they are doing. The final product is thoughtprovoking without feeling intrusive or overwhelming. Sarah Corbett set up the Craftivist Collective in 2009, and it now has a worldwide following. Craftivist followers in New York, Los Angeles and Berlin have taken inspiration from the website and photographed their work in prominent places. In this little volume, Sarah Corbett introduces some of the ideas behind craftivism alongside how-to instructions for a selection of craftivist projects and hints and tips for beginners. In the words of the Craftivist Collective, 'a spoonful of craft helps the activism go down'.Sarah Corbett attended the Universities of Leeds and East Anglia for her education. She is the author of The Red Wardrobe, which was a finalist for both the Forward Award and the T. S. Eliot Prize.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781908714077 |
| ISBN 10 | 1908714077 |
| Title | A Little Book of Craftivism |
| Author | Sarah Corbett |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cicada Books Limited |
| Year published | 2013-10-14 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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