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'Makers'On the Internet aeons ago, we had a brief discussion about the use of the word 'Maker'. It pleased some and disturbed others. The word appeared again while I was just reading, with delight as I always do, the September issue of The World of Embroidery. In the Editorial on page 258, Editor Maggie Grey quoted featured artist Audrey Walker, who said, "I like the description 'maker'. It is wonderfully direct and applies whether we make paintings, poems, films, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery or textiles. Craftsmanship is essential for eloquence in any medium and many of the tediously worn-out arguments about 'fine art or craft' might be set aside if it would be agreed that we are engaged in a common endeavour to make things with as much conviction - eloquence - as we can manage".
Wonderful words to start my day, and I hope yours also!
Jeanne Beck