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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial>well, thanks Patti! Your project sounds wonderful
with the Black board! I also appreciate, very much, your insight into fiber
through the centuries What inspired me was the myth of Ariadne and the Minatour
in Greek Mythology. I thought of that story as I was working on my own projects
with a slender needle in my hand, as it flowed in, and out, passing through the
fabrics and the objects and beads that I work with. I had been a painter
before my sight loss 6 1/2 years ago - then, I began doing very intricate bead
working as well as pottery. And, I began to realize I was still doing paintings,
but that my tools had been trhnsformed into needles, threads and precious
objects! It was quite a revelation to me - I was overwhelmed when I realized
that - and the connection that women have with thread and needles - I thought of
the harlot in the Bible who saved herself and her family when she hung a scarlet
ribbon or cord from her window to let the warriors know her home was protected
so that they were not kileed when the invasion began. Now, I will be working to
unearth other such stories where a person received guidance, salvation, safety,
and revelation because of a thread. If anyone has other stories or
examples to share with me, that would be excellent. I will check out the ones
Patti has noted - people I had not even thought of before - thanks so much
Patti.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial>The work I do is encrusted bead work - done in
layer upon layer of stones, gems, found objects, crystals, beads, etc. The
pieces are made into Talismans, and into wall pieces. I have a tailor who
does the construction of my many pieces once I have finished my work on them -
she is excellent and a perfectionist so the works are glorious on the gallery
and museum walls. I will attach a couple photos from the Vision and Revision
show that is now up at Merrick Art Gallery in New Brighton, PA for those who may
be able to see them through technology. The work is all clearly done from a
female perspective, using materials that were traditionally "women's
work." My themes are based on myth and icons.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial>Lynda</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, April 03, 2014 11:12
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia>Hi Ann and Linda-</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia>I did not know about the other list serve that
you mentioned, Ann. Who is the target "audience"? I am making various cards
for NFB members who need a "touch" in our affiliate and I'll be using your
Black Board. I need to find the right pen to make a distinctive raised line
and we'll see if it works for older people/diabetics with neuropathy. At
least, this raised concept and tool will get some exposure.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia>Congrats, Lynda! </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia>And regarding your upcoming next project-I am
putting in a request or two!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia>Please think about doing something about Joan
of Arc...yes, she wore "boys clothes" and she was one of the world's greatest
Generals (even as a teen). But the Standard that she designed and had made was
a source of pride to her and rather pretty. Just a thought. Also, when she
lived with roalty, she wore the prettiest "girl clothes" that were offered to
her.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia>Also, from the Fifth Century Classical Greece,
there is Clytemnestra-the sister of Helen of Troy and one of the main
characters in the Odyssey. A very important personality to her times, in her
own right.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia>The Pioneer women who crossed the Plains on
foot and in wagons maintained their full skirts the entire way. Quite amazing
since they climbed, forded, herded oxen and rode horses. Some of their
"attire" is interesting, which would include their sunprotective bonnets, but
little could be preserved. Oh-they chose to stay in dresses for privacy and
would encircle another woman/Sister as she bathed, birthed, etc-using their
full skirts for her seclusion and their own privacy as they
toileted.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia>That's all folks!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia>Patty</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=llambert@zoominternet.net
href="mailto:llambert@zoominternet.net">Lynda Lambert</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, April 03, 2014 10:33
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial>Hi Ann,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial>My thanks for the eXCITING updates! So much
GOOD to hear about, which is always so welcome.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial>Today is the final day of the Vision and
Revision exhibition at the first gallery. Then, on Saturday, it gets
delivered to the second and final destination. It opens at Jameson Hospital
in New Castle, PA on April 17 and is there till July 5. That is the end of
the project.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial>Now, I will be putting my creative efforts
into developing a new body of work for my own one person
exhibition, Journey of a Thread, for the next year or two - I will be
creating mixed media fiber works for this show. I am using for my
inspiration, myths and stories of thread, ribbons, cords as metaphors in
literature - from ancient times to the present. I have a lot of research to
do, lots of things to read, and digest to create the work that will grow out
of my reading and research. Literature is rich in imagery that I can
translate into my own work. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial>Best to you and thanks for keeping me in the
loop of good information.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial>Lynda Lambert</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial><A
href="http://www.lyndalambert.com">http://www.lyndalambert.com</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial>On Facebook as: River Road
Studio</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=pece03@gmail.com href="mailto:pece03@gmail.com">Patricia C.
Estes</A> </DIV>
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title=artists-making-art@nfbnet.org
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia>Hooray! a birding book!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia>Do you have the Bard Owl who says,"Who
cooks for you?" or the wood thrush who says "where are you? Here I
am."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia>doesn't matter -anything will be
fun!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Georgia>Patty</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=Ann@acunningham.com
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title=artists-making-art@nfbnet.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March 28, 2014 12:28
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<DIV>Good morning, </DIV>
<DIV>I am forwarding a conversation started on Art Beyond Sight Museums
list, also hosted on NFB's site. </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><A
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<DIV><SPAN>I thought you guys might find it interesting and have
something to add. </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN>I am hard at work on my Backyard Birder, it is a book
featuring ten noisy urban and rural birds common throughout North
America. I will be posting some updates on my progress on my blog too.
<A
href="http://www.SensationalBooks.com/blog">http://www.SensationalBooks.com/blog</A></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN>It will have full color pictures and it will be fully
embossed. </SPAN><SPAN>If you scroll to the bottom of the blog page
there is a "Follow" button which will send a notice when a new post is
up. </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><BR></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN>Today I am going to post an essay by our own Deborah Kent
Stein. It is an inspiring piece and reminds me that what we do is
important. Thanks for that, Debbie!</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN>Congratulations to Lynda on all her success with her exhibit.
I am sure it will continue to send ripples throughout the art
world. </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV>Ann</DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: andale mono,times">Ann
Cunningham</SPAN></DIV>
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[Artbeyondsightmuseums] Touch Tour Development<BR>From: "Meliska,
Elin" <<A
href="mailto:MeliskaE@si.edu">MeliskaE@si.edu</A>><BR>Date: Mon,
March 24, 2014 9:05 am<BR>To: "'<A
href="mailto:artbeyondsightmuseums@nfbnet.org">artbeyondsightmuseums@nfbnet.org</A>'"<BR><<A
href="mailto:artbeyondsightmuseums@nfbnet.org">artbeyondsightmuseums@nfbnet.org</A>><BR><BR>Hello,<BR><BR>My
name is Elin Meliska and I am developing a self-guided touch tour for
blind and low vision visitors at the Smithsonian's National Postal
Museum. I'm totally new at this and was hoping some seasoned pros
could offer some help.<BR><BR><BR>* Does anyone have experience
writing visual descriptions of objects? Or do most museums contract
this out?<BR><BR>* Do any other museums offer a self-guided touch
tour? If so, what are some of the challenges or strengths you have
encountered?<BR><BR>* How do you advertise your programs and what
community relationships have you found successful?<BR><BR>Thank you so
much for your help. Any and all advice is much
appreciated!<BR><BR>Elin<BR><BR>_______________________________________________<BR>Artbeyondsightmuseums
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