A Bit of Pop Culture Needlepoint for You
In my travels, I came across two examples of needlepoint that I needed (needed) to pass along, if only to retain them in my memory.
#1 – Berlin 1, 20″ x 17″ needlepoint on canvas. Yes, that’s a needlepoint representation of graffiti on the Berlin Wall by Jacquelyn Royal. There are two other graffiti works there as well. My husband didn’t believe me at first look that they were needlepoint. Look at the detail of the bricks in the blue creature, or the texture of the walls and … intense.
#2 - Buddy Christ needlepoint rendering from Dogma. I can’t find out who the artist is, if you know tell me. This was posted today as the background of Kevin Smith’s twitter page, probably today (July 16) only. No really. It’s from an art show opening today that he encouraged people to go to in LA called Crazy4Cult. The show’s theme is “100 artists pay tribute to classic cult films.” There is a list of available artwork, but this needlepoint bit of Jesus isn’t there.
UPDATE: They must’ve updated the list of artwork since yesterday, because here’s the deal from their list. Darn right it’s sold. Not to me, but still. Oh, and here she talked about it on her blog. She also did a Beastie Boys portrait.
Ellen Schinderman – “Buddy Christ Needlepoint”. Needlepoint on silk. 21 x 25 inches, framed. (Dogma)
$1,500.00 SOLD
Popping out a bit again. I’ve been cooking, but I’ve done absolutely zero crafting this week. My various needles and hooks are looking at me in disappointed loneliness. I had some, you know, payment-type work to do. Imagine that. Although if someone would like to pay me to stay here and sew and crochet for them, I’m accepting offers.
- M
