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Sorry, There's No Cure For My Affliction

9/10/2010

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For my first sculpture class we were asked to respond to our favourite piece in an exhibition which was taking place in the gallery our class is in.  I chose to respond to Anne-Sofie Couture's sculpture titled Lucienne (Ode).  It is an homage piece made with her late grandmother's white clothing.  I made a piece in honor of my late grandmother as well.  I used paper from the recycling bin outside the class and wove a large basket which represented Clara in all her humility, grace and generosity.  Next to it I placed my off-white sock which represented me (I accidentally put it in my bag that day - how serendipitous), and also, with the textile commonality,  helped create a more dynamic dialogue between the two pieces.  I titled it after a phrase that she wrote to Danny and I in an anniversary card she gave us in 2009; "Sorry, there's no cure for my affliction".  Grandma Clara was usually a beautifully articulate woman, but this made me laugh since she didn't indicate what 'affliction' she was referring to, it just accompanied the usual 'Congrats, that wonderful day seems just like yesterday...'   Evidence of her inherent humility.
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Ana Isabel link
9/10/2010 11:53:20 am

Janna, this is so touching...you're g-ma would be proud. This post is also so elegantly written...you're amazing!

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Sasha
9/10/2010 04:12:23 pm

Dearest,

I can't wait to see more of you incredible work this year...this is just your first week!

xxoo

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Janna link
9/11/2010 12:42:51 am

Thanks ladies. I'm really missing your beautiful faces and your company these days.

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stacey
9/11/2010 04:01:29 am

The artspeak! It so rocks!

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Janna
9/11/2010 08:25:59 am

Stace you're the cutest. I miss your face too. And speaking of .....Oh how I love your tapestry self portrait. Can you pleeeease post it.

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  • About
    • About Janna
    • Artist Statement
    • Workshops
  • Weavings
    • New York Series >
      • Jefferson Park I
      • Jefferson Park II
      • Jefferson Park III
      • Jefferson IV
      • Jefferson Park V
      • Breather
      • About the series
    • Transitions Series >
      • Onward
      • Convergence
      • Plant Love
      • Blue blob whale ship
      • Madeira Park
  • Purchase
    • Available tapestries >
      • Jefferson Park V wool tapestry
      • Jefferson Park IV wool tapestry
    • Commission a Tapestry
  • Contact