Join The Forest of Hope – open for everyone
Zurciendo el Planeta – Darning the planet – is an artivist collective I joined about a year ago, which, with stubborn optimism, shares messages about the climate emergency and how to live more sustainably, even regeneratively. We share our ideas and organise artivist events in person, on our website and on social media. Scroll down … Continue reading Join The Forest of Hope – open for everyone
Crossing out the Swedish flag: No mine in Gállok
Today, 20 April 2022, @ankiborja, embroiderer of the collective, speaks from Sápmi, Sweden. // @zurciendoelplaneta My contribution to the collective embroidery BosqueparalaCOP26 with collective Zurciendo el Planeta, was a pine tree. A Pinus Sylvestris, with the flag of Sweden, representing my nationality, and the flag of Sápmi, the region where I was born and where … Continue reading Crossing out the Swedish flag: No mine in Gállok
Remendado visible – una protesta silenciosa
Descanso. La aguja, el hilo, un pedazo de textil y una prenda para remendar. No necesito más. La cosa más sencilla y necesito menos y menos. El menos me reditua – un giro a la existenciaque genera vida, curiosidad y satisfacción. Alegria. Se trata de remendado visible – remendar ropa y textiles en colores contrastantes, … Continue reading Remendado visible – una protesta silenciosa
Slöjd kommer lastad
Slöjd kommer lastad är en webbplats med massor av slöjdideér och inspiration producerad av Länshemslöjdskonsulenterna på Västernorrlands museum. Webbplatsen är framtagen för skolelever och pedagoger men är en riktig godbit för alla som slöjdar. Slöjden ger oss alla möjligheter att ta tillvara på det som finns i vår närhet och skapa sådant vi behöver eller … Continue reading Slöjd kommer lastad
Synlig lagning – en stillsam protest
Det handlar om synliga lagningar. Att laga kläder och textilier i kontrasterande färger. Och sedan bära det lagade med stolthet. Som en motvikt och alternativ till slit och släng. En stillsam protest mot vår tids överkonsumtion. Det vi redan har i våra garderober är en god utgångspunkt. Plaggen kan få nya skepnader eller andra användningsområden. … Continue reading Synlig lagning – en stillsam protest
Mend and make do
A decision and a beginning. One small stitch after another. A chain of thought and stitches. The movement of the hand, with needle and thread on the material. A very soothing and rewarding feeling. To be able to mend. All the tears and scratches become gems. No reason to hide them. Your precious garments, favorite … Continue reading Mend and make do
The birdman
Putting some personality into the birdman. He’s been left alone for too long. Maybe I’ll take him to dinner tomorrow. Lets see how it goes. In the picture, he’s sitting in one of my paper maché trees but eventually, he’ll get his own equipment. More to come. Continue reading The birdman
This Christmas – make you own gifts
This Christmas, make your own gifts or buy them from local and independent businesses, artists and crafters. Or give yourself and the planet a treat – buy nothing, do nothing and enjoy. Happy holidays to all! Continue reading This Christmas – make you own gifts
La Patona – to present and absent
La Patona is a tribute to the present and the absent, to open minds and big hearts. For all those who have suffered a loss in their life; including the missing daughters and students of Ciudad Juárez and Ayotzinapa (Mexico), respectively. As well as for those who believe and fight for equality, democracy, justice and … Continue reading La Patona – to present and absent
Anki Borja 