Media release
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An anonymous group of a dozen artists spent several hours producing a visual statement about caring for our environment by “Yarn Bombing” a group of trees in the Castle Special Place, near Pincher Creek, Alberta. Each handmade afghan becomes a metaphor for nurturing and warmth. Art Works For Wild Spaces created this spontaneous event to direct attention to the need to protect the Castle.
The yarn-bombing site is along Highway 774, 4 km south of the area that is presently being logged, and just north of the turnoff for Beaver Mines Lake.
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Anonymous yarn-bombers in the Castle Special Area
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“There is a silly element to the end result of a yarn bomb, one that brings a smile to the viewers face,” explained Barbara Amos, as spokesperson for the group. “However it wise to remember that this art event was born from the exhausting effort and hard work behind creating a voice for wild spaces.”
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Yarn-bombed trees in the Castle Special Area
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This is a temporary public art project. After a period of time, the trees will be unwrapped. In the meantime, the group hopes that many will enjoy the installation, and that many will pause to reflect on the “knitting together” of people, their communities, and the beauty in the space that surrounds them.
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hi there, my name is lillie cockrell and i am a photo researcher on a book project about yarn bombing. I really love your work and was wondering if you would give permission to put some pictures of your work in the book. I would need a high resolution photograph, the name of the artwork, the date and destination and if you like your name, but if you prefer you can remain anonymous. If you are interested in being part i would be thrilled! You can contact me vie facebook or alternatively e-mail me: wearesellout@hotmail.co.uk
ReplyDeleteI look forward to hearing from you soon! Lillie Cockrell