August 4, 2008

My days here at Elsewhere are quickly winding down, but I've had plenty to keep me busy.  This weekend I was able to help on some construction projects in the garden and this week I'll begin assisting in the massive project of documenting some of the Elsewhere clothing collection.  Tentatively known as the "Like a Glove" project, we're going through most of the collection, picking out the best articles of clothing, and photographing them on models.  I'll be making decisions on what clothing should be included, which can be challenging with such a large collection.  

Yesterday, I was able to do a little work of my own on my day off.  Using some of the materials I've found at Elsewhere, I continued doing some wrapping of objects. This time, though, I used some of the ribbon that abounds in this place (there's literally a whole room full of it...).  For me, it doesn't really give the same effect as the yarn, but I think any picture you take here is bound to be interesting, so I'll leave you with some shots of my work.  

August 1, 2008

This week, things have been much quieter around here.  The artist conversation for this Friday night is going to be much lower key than last week:  the audience has been invited for a craft night where they'll learn about knitting or mending or bring their own craft to work on.  Though there is a lot less preparation that needs to be done, I've been working most of the week on publicity for the event and today I'll be helping to make food for all of tonight's guests.  I've also spent some time helping to build a retaining wall for our back alley garden, which has been fun and given me the chance to spend some time outside.  Time is flying, though, and after this week I won't have too much longer before I return home and head back to school.