Thanks to everyone who answered this call to participate!
The yarn graffiti was a community art installation celebrating the creation of the new Fashion Design and Retailing Department at Framingham State University and was displayed on campus from September 16th through September 27th.
If you contributed a piece I hope you find it in the pictures below. Mouse over each picture for additional information and links to larger photos.A special art installation collaboration and exchange was arranged with Dr Julia Percival at the University of Surrey and 'The Perovskite Project'.
Preparation and Installation
Yarn Graffiti
Everyone was encouraged to experiment with knitting and crocheting techniques and to submit their pieces.
Yarn Graffiti
Over 200 individual knitted and crocheted pieces are stitched together and readied for installation.
Yarn Graffiti
A team was assembled to 'graffiti' the chosen objects. Stitching a wrap to tree #2 is Arlene Handschuch.
Yarn Graffiti
The pieces were installed in the common area between Dwight and Hemenway Halls.
Conceptual Knit
Timeline
This conceptual knit design records the results of Boston's professional sports teams during the past year.
Trees & Posts
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Tree #1 was laid out with pieces in the quilt design pattern known as log cabin. (view 1 of 3)
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Tree #2 Donations of pieces came from the Framingham State community as well as the knitting and crochet community. (view 1 of 3)
Yarn Graffiti
Tree #2 Knitters and crocheters from ages 9 to 90 contributed.(view 2 of 3)
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