Eve Jacobs-Carnahan
Knitted sculpture for the socially conscious
Blog Excerpts
The Circuitous Path from Family Letter to Artwork
People often ask me how I come up with the ideas for my artwork. The path is never a straight line. My piece We didn’t recognize the danger is a good example. It has its origins in a letter I uncovered in some family papers.
Combining Metal Work with Fiber Art in Unexpected Ways
To me, being a feminist teenager in the 1970’s meant not conforming to gender stereotypes. While I loved knitting and other textile-based crafts (and still do), I rebelled against the assumption that girls would take home economics (sewing, cooking) and boys would take woodshop and mechanics classes in school. So, in my senior year of high school, I elected to take small engine tech.
Repurposing Textiles in Artwork to Add Meaning and Reduce Waste
I try to be deliberate about the materials I use into my artwork. When selecting yarn or fabric for my mixed media sculptures, the first things I consider are the color and pattern. I take into account the texture and weight, and how the material feels in my hand as I work with it. There are other factors at play too. Some materials carry history or symbolism.