A thematic analysis of the material culture of artwork using knit as an artistic medium

<p>This study provides insight and understanding into the artists who use knit as a medium to create art. In a historical context, knitting has had very specific purposes. Gradually, knits and knitting played an important role in a political sense at various points in history. Handcrafts in general surface as the focal point in several art movements. Knitting was included in only scant amounts within these art movements. The reasons for this are explored and illuminated in this thesis. I provide specific examples of contemporary artists who utilize knit materials as a medium, focusing on four pieces of artwork: <em>City of Stitches</em> (2003) by Isabel Berglund, <em>Knitting with Loaded Shotguns</em> (<em>Safeties Off)</em> (2008; 2010) by Dave Cole, <em>Cunty First</em> (2008) by Lisa Anne Auerbach, and <em>Weighed Down</em> (2006) by Lindsay Obermeyer.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Technology Studies

Year dc:date.available

2013

Author dc:creator

• Schuiling, Rebecca Elaine

Contributors dc:contributor

• Subhas Ghosh, PhD., Chair
• Julie Becker, M.S.

• clothing and dress
• gender
• artists
• knitting
• Fiber, Textile, and Weaving Arts

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/564

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-1938