Beautifully drawn ‘granny squares’ are in the member spotlight today! This is the work of Oakland based artist Melissa Louise Bolger. You can see the detail and care that goes into each of these large-scale crocheted drawing, which is probably because this ongoing series is an ode to Melissa’s mother. It started from the Afghan her mother made, which was given to Melissa later in life. You see, her mother died tragically when Melissa was only 21 years old, and so
Wow, those crochet drawings are amazing - my Grandmother also crochet, constantly. Pretty much every package she sent from Germany over the years of me living here in the US contained at least four or five items, lovingly created with her. Thank you for reminding me of that time. And thank you for pointing out this incredible artist. Blessings
Those crochet squares are unbelievable. Thank you for sharing her work 💜
Absolutely stunning
Wow, those crochet drawings are amazing - my Grandmother also crochet, constantly. Pretty much every package she sent from Germany over the years of me living here in the US contained at least four or five items, lovingly created with her. Thank you for reminding me of that time. And thank you for pointing out this incredible artist. Blessings
Thanks Danielle for posting! I was suspicious when you DM’d me yesterday. 😘
hee hee ;) SNEAKY!
Her work is amazing! So glad to know about it now <3
What gorgeous work! Love the examination of “women’s work” and weaving it into art practice. (See what I did there).