Every Saturday on Twitter, the ELG, East London Group, posts this image of a wonderful painting by Brynhild Parker.
Every Saturday morning this appears in my timeline, and it's become part of my life really. There's more to see and feel each time I see it.
She was active from the 1920s on, illustrated books and created posters, as well as exhibiting paintings. There's a current exhibit open in the UK of two other ELG members, the Steggles brothers.
Most of the group were working class people from the east end of London, who were talented artists.
They were windowcleaners, office workers, construction workers, and had to take breaks in making art when they couldn't afford materials. But they developed major reputations and had some significant exhibits. Parker exhibited with them but was from an affluent art centered family, went to the Slade, different kind of life. All are well worth looking up.
And here's excitement near home
It looks as if one of the Rose of Sharon seedlings has germinated. Unless it's something else. My current track record doesn't give me total confidence, but anyway something's growing next to the toothpick.
And here's some terrific harvest related crafting, snd I'd credit the maker if I knew who. That spiral piece is so beautiful.
This kind of work used to have religious significance as well as pagan origins, about thanks for the harvest and hopes to continue. Debra, can you shed more light?
Anyway, it's here to wish Canadian blogistas a happy Thanksgiving weekend.
And speaking of seasons, we're into Season five of the microseasons.
Just a few words is enough to get the feeling of the slow steady changes outdoors.
Indoors a bit of movement with the figure. It's off the hoop, gathered into a ball shape and stuffed.
Next I have to search for materials to mount the headpiece. I'm not thinking of a human body for this one, more of a pillar or something. Still considering the next bit.
So that's what's up chez Boud today. Happy weekend everyone.
