GROEN GENOEG

2010 Het jaar van groen en genoeg
een kunstproject van Marijke Bongers

zondag 11 april 2010

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Elaine's 10 Qualities of Slow Cloth
Joy

Slow Cloth has the possibility of joy in the process. In other words, the journey matters as much as the destination.

Contemplation

Slow Cloth offers the quality of meditation or contemplation in the process.

Skill

Slow Cloth involves skill and has the possibility of mastery.

Diversity

Slow Cloth acknowledges the rich diversity and multicultural history of textile art.

Teaching

Slow Cloth honors its teachers and lineage even in its most contemporary expressions.

Materials

Slow Cloth is thoughtful in its use of materials and respects their source.

Quality

Slow Cloth artists, designers, crafters and artisans want to make things that last and are well-made.

Beauty

It's in the eye of the beholder, yes, but it's in our nature to reach for beauty and create it where we can.

Community

Slow Cloth supports community by sharing knowledge and respecting relationships.

Expression

Slow Cloth is expressive of individuals and/or cultures. The human creative force is reflected and evident in the work.