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Textile Society Of America Newsletter 15:3 – Fall 2003, Textile Society Of America

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Peru Study Tour Report
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President’s Letter, Shep Award
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Book Reviews, Conference Reviews
Exhibition Reviews
Collections News
Conferences & Symposia, Calls for Papers
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The Lantern Vol. 71, No. 1, Fall 2003, Katy Diana, Bart Brooks, Sarah Napolitan, Susannah Fisher, Sarah Kauffman, Dan Bruno, Trevor Strunk, Jan Cohen, Jen Brink, Jonathan Gagas, Shane Borer, Kate Chapman, Dennis Kearney, Crystal Mccarney, Ashley Mcintosh, Klaus Yoder, Kate Juliano, John Ramsey, Melanie Scriptunas, Alison Shaffer

The Lantern Literary Magazines, 1933 to Present

• Lights of Venice
• Portrait
• Switzerland
• Drunken
• Revel Writing
• Nectarines
• Shifting Gears
• Stogie
• Reflect
• In the Key of Fuchsia Minor
• Jarring
• Sissy
• Mongols vs. Amish: X-Treme Culture Clash
• Holding On
• The Bethany
• Creekside
• The Real Thing
• On Being Alone and Other Pleasures
• Forced Entry
• The Case of Beauty: Aesthetics of Distance

Blanket Statements, Issue 74, Fall 2003

Blanket Statements: News Publication of the American Quilt Study Group

Blanket Statements, Issue 74, Fall 2003

The Night Gwen Stacy Died:' The End Of Innocence And The Birth Of The Bronze Age, Arnold T. Blumberg

Reconstruction: Studies in Contemporary Culture

[First paragraph]

The time was 1973, and superheroes had some growing up to do.

The signs were already there as the genre eased into its fifth decade as the dominant force in American comic books. 1968 had seen the introduction of Robert Crumb's Zap Comics [1], an underground comic more concerned with counterculture trends and bucking the establishment than chronicling the exploits of spandex-wearing conservatives. The medium was testing its boundaries, finding flexibility where once there had been rigidity, and soon superheroes began to look like a timelost collection of crusaders who spoke to a generation long since past.

Drs Quarterly Council Report: Issue 4, Alec Robertson

Quarterly Council Reports

This issue of the QCR includes a theme on 'conferences'. The Biennial Conference is discussed by the DRS Chair, David Durling. Alpay Er of Turkey, with Greece ICM Artemis Yagou, review the Syros Event showing some Eastern Mediterranean collaboration. Necdet Teymur advises further on event design.

Contents

International Reports

• Australia (West), Terence Love
• Turkey/Greece, Alpay Er and Artemis Yagou

Other Reports

• Chair, David Durling
• OGM Elected Member (SRS), Seymour Roworth-Stokes
• OGM Elected Member (NT), Nej Teymur
• Publications Officer, Alec Robertson

Designers' Perceptions Of Interdisciplinary Design Education., Timothy D. Dolan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The perceived value of interdisciplinary design among designers and the application of the design process was investigated. The research was designed to determine if interdisciplinary design was perceived to be beneficial to practitioners and educators. An 11-item survey was produced by the researcher and consisted of general demographic information, undergraduate education and training, and the benefits of interdisciplinary design. The sample was composed of representatives of the top 100 interior design firms of 2003 and members of the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC). Respondents indicated training in Architecture, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Industrial/Product Design, with Architecture and Interior Design …

John B. Fairbanks: The Man Behind The Canvas, Rachel Cope

Theses and Dissertations

A biographical sketch of artist John B. Fairbanks, this thesis primarily probes Fairbanks' evolution as an artist. From amateur, to art missionary, to professional artist, Fairbanks influenced his cultural surroundings in Utah and in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His commitment to his career and his impact on others significantly affected Utah and Mormon art. Thus it is important to understand and recognize the full portrait of John B. Fairbanks.

John B. Fairbanks, born on 27 December 1855, developed an interest in art while still young. Until reaching the age of thirty-four, he often worked as an …

Teacher In The Spotlight, Bjorn Karlman

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

There Is A Silver Lining., Kaki D. Crowell-Hilde

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

I investigated two unique processes developed throughout this body of work. The first technique is the cracking and lifting of an electroformed layer from a core vessel form. The second process, that I named “crunch-raising”, is used to form vessels.

General data is gathered through research of traditional metalsmithing processes. Using an individualized approach, new data is gathered through extensive experimentation to develop a knowledge base because specific reference information does not currently exist.

I find that an electroformed layer can be lifted from a core form with extreme torch heat to reveal the underlining vessel. I also find that …

Love, Labor And Life: Existence Through A Neo-Surrealist Style, Manuel Saenz Jr.

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

The artistic work explained in this paper reflects imaginative ideas, consisting of meticulous work in a variety of media: pen and ink, oil paint, and steel. The creative process used to produce my works is based on both psychological and physical levels. Psychologically, I reflected and depended on dreams from the past to capture images from my sub-conscience. The importance of industrial symbolism and how it was chosen and strategically placed in the work aided me to deal with my preoccupation with death, a tradition that stems from my Hispanic roots, such as observing the Mexican holiday: Day of the …

Blanket Statements, Issue 73, Summer 2003

Blanket Statements: News Publication of the American Quilt Study Group

Blanket Statements, Issue 73, Summer 2003

Mentorship, Richard Bresnahan

Asian Studies Faculty Publications

Part of a special section on mentoring. Ceramist Richard Bresnahan discusses his role as a mentor. Since setting up his first studio at St John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota, in 1979, Bresnahan has trained 32 apprentices. To alleviate the poverty that is an extra burden for many apprentices, grants from the university, the studio, and regional foundations provide apprentices with housing, food, health care, and a small monthly stipend. As all the clays and glazes employed in the studio come from local sources and are processed on site, there is a ready supply of materials for both apprentices and visiting …

Inside Front & Back Covers: Artwork, Donna Stanton

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

Drs Quarterly Council Report: Issue 3, Alec Robertson

Quarterly Council Reports

The editor's note for this issue of the QCR noted, 'Council members have specialised expertise and design research interests. This is to be made available to you, the members, through an occasional page on selected issues. The first such pages are by Seymour Roworth-Stokes (SRS) and Necdet Teymur (NT).'

Contents

International Reports

• Canada, Arlene Oak
• Greece, Artemis Yagou
• USA, Christopher Nemeth

Other Reports

• Elected Council Member (SRS), Seymour Roworth-Stokes
• Elected Council Member (NT), Nej Teymur
• Publications Officer, Alec Robertson

Metaphoric Vessels, Preston Saunders

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

Mixed Media May 2, 2003, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Mixed Media began as the student publication Your Name Here. The May 2, 2003 issue includes articles on the City of Providence wanting to tax RISD property, automated paper towel machines on campus, RISD Task Forces, and film and music reviews, along with the comics "Attack of the Paper Towel Mummy" by Adam Sacks, "Mixed Media" by Joe Tesauro, "Punt," "bird" by Erin, "Marvin's Monkey Moments" by Wessy, "Atlas and the Beast from Time Forgotten," "When Fish Spawn" by Adam Sacks, "Smack Down" by Joe Quinones, "Swimming" by Maris Wicks, "Stuff of Dreams" by Andrew Kaiko, and other comics, event …

Calliope : Across The Disciplines (Spring 2003), Calliope

Calliope

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of Apparel Size On Shopping Behavior And Appearance Management Factors Of Caucasian And Asian International Female University Students, Yuko Sugita

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of different apparel sizes (apparel sizes smaller than 14 and 14 and larger) on the relationships between appearance management factors and apparel shopping behavior of Caucasian and Asian international females. Appearance management factors were divided into sociocultural factors (media), personal factors, and psychological or behavioral factors. One hundred thirty-eight subjects (75 Caucasians wearing apparel sizes smaller than 14; 17 Caucasian females wearing apparel sizes 14 and larger; and 46 Asian international females wearing apparel sizes smaller than 14) completed a questionnaire, which was designed to measure subjects' appearance management factors …

2003 Forces, Scott Yarbrough

Forces

No abstract provided.

Some People Call Them Dolls: Capturing The Iconic Power Of The Female Form In Non-Ferrous Metals., Alison Greer Pack

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The artist discusses her Master of Fine Arts exhibition at East Tennessee State University, Slocumb Galleries, Johnson City, Tennessee, October 28-November 8, 2002. Her exhibition was a personal narrative of her southern upbringing in small town Appalachia as well as a reflection of her inner thoughts and feelings towards feminism, adolescence, sexuality and Barbie. She chose to reference the female form, void of an actual body, implied through clothing. Works are figurative and sculptural and are constructed of copper, sterling and fine silver. They are sculptural hollow vessels, raised, formed, and colored with gesso and prismacolor pencils.

Topics discussed: the …

Blackletter Spring 2003, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Blackletter was a literary journal established by RISD students in Wintersession of 2003 as a forum for artistic expression through writing. The Spring 2003 issue features poetry, creative writing, and visual art.

Diurnal Rhythms: The Daily Life And Art Of A Mexican American Migrant, Lillia Munoz

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

My series of paintings and sculptural pieces of art, embody a singular theme; the noble labors and life of migrant farm workers. The creative process used to produce my works involves two realities: a mental state and a physical state. Within the formulation of an idea, these mental and physical states often occur simultaneously, at other times separately. Consciously, my art depicts the psychological perceptions and effects of the migrant experience. Repetitive lines mimic rhythmic patterns, monotonous rituals, and daily routines of harvesting, marketing, and unrelenting work. Human and architectural shapes and forms are simplified to reflect the simplicity of …

Clay And Creative Vision, Raymond Clifford Pocquette

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

My work reflects my attitude towards life. Experience has taught me that I am the only person that I can change, and then, only if I am willing. My work is not intended to be a mirror of society or in any way represent a model for change of any kind. I throw pottery, sculpt, and paint because these activities please me and help define my humanity. This disquisition is a record of my journey through life as an artist, from the inception of my efforts through the work represented in this thesis show. The paper is divided into major …

Lorna Simpson, Review, Niamh Ann Kelly

Articles

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Light And Heat Aging On Selected Quilting Products Containing Adhesives, Janet Evenson, Patricia Cox Crews

Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design: Faculty Publications

No published results concerning the long-term performance of adhesive-containing commercial products are available to quilt makers. Consequently, they cannot make informed choices. The purpose of this study was to carry out accelerated light and heat aging on selected quilt basting sprays, fusible webs, and fusible battings to determine whether or not they contribute to discoloration or degradation over time. Selected products were exposed to 40 or 80 AATCC Fading Units of light exposure and 6 or 36 hours of heat aging. Following light exposure and heat aging, changes in color, strength and stiffness were measured. Results of this research show …

Characteristics Of Fading Of Wool Cloth Dyed With Selected Natural Dyestuffs On The Basis Of Solar Radiant Energy, Kunio Yoshizumi, Patricia Cox Crews

Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design: Faculty Publications

Photodegradation characteristics of selected natural dyestuffs were investigated on the basis of solar radiant energy. UVA and UVB fluorescent lamps were also applied to examine wavelength dependencies on the fading characteristics. The natural dyestuffs were observed to have poorer lightfastness in the comparison with AATCC Blue Wool L2. The order of fading susceptibility to solar radiation is as follows: Turmeric > Weld > Madder > L2. Moreover, it was concluded that the natural dyestuffs were strongly sensitive to visible light as well as to UV rays and L2 would be faded by visible light to a small extent. These results provide an important …

Pottery Of The Ecuadorian Amazon, Joe Molinaro

Art and Design Faculty and Staff Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Inscape Spring 2003, Morehead State University

Inscape: Art & Literary Magazine Archive

The Spring 2003 edition of the Inscape: Literary and Art Magazine.

2003; Chimes, College Of Visual And Performing Arts

Chimes

No abstract provided.

Spring 2003, Valparaiso University

The Lighter, 1958-Last Year

No abstract provided.