http://siopaeile.com/blog/2006/12/tyger-tyger-burning-bright/ Beauty and Spirit Abound Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:58:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://siopaeile.com/blog/2006/12/tyger-tyger-burning-bright/#comment-82 Some unique bloggers from Scotland and Australia at Siopa Eile Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:50:21 +0000 http://siopaeile.com/blog/?p=188#comment-82 [...] Florence Forrest is also a member of the Umbrella Collective. She makes contemporary folk art and toys. I was particularly drawn to her blog post entitled ‘Imperfection by design and Arachne’s Legacy‘. The notion of deliberately employing imperfection in art in order to ward off the attention of the evil eye is fascinating. Apparently “in many cultures both ancient and extant, the evil eye is alerted by perfection and words of praise, placing the subject in danger of misfortune (due most likely to the machinations of envy and jealousy).” Between William Blake, Maryam the Sorceress and this, I’m slowly losing my grip of reality I think. Well thank goodness for next months electricity bill. That will be sure to pluck me from my reverie.On blogging Florence sais, “We’ve found blogging to be a powerful tool in crossing the limits of location (Australia is very far from everywhere!), and has been a powerful tool in building community and genuine conversation on the arts and crafts outside of the institutions.Additionally, it refines ones presentation skills very quickly and is a wonderful way to record your arts practice and give people an insight into the work that artists do.” [...] [...] Florence Forrest is also a member of the Umbrella Collective. She makes contemporary folk art and toys. I was particularly drawn to her blog post entitled ‘Imperfection by design and Arachne’s Legacy‘. The notion of deliberately employing imperfection in art in order to ward off the attention of the evil eye is fascinating. Apparently “in many cultures both ancient and extant, the evil eye is alerted by perfection and words of praise, placing the subject in danger of misfortune (due most likely to the machinations of envy and jealousy).” Between William Blake, Maryam the Sorceress and this, I’m slowly losing my grip of reality I think. Well thank goodness for next months electricity bill. That will be sure to pluck me from my reverie.On blogging Florence sais, “We’ve found blogging to be a powerful tool in crossing the limits of location (Australia is very far from everywhere!), and has been a powerful tool in building community and genuine conversation on the arts and crafts outside of the institutions.Additionally, it refines ones presentation skills very quickly and is a wonderful way to record your arts practice and give people an insight into the work that artists do.” [...]

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