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September 11, 9/11, Afghanistan, wearable art, Paula Seifred O'Brien, Pavelka Design
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Target Afghanistan...
And The Tears Fall Down Like Rain
2001. Mixed textiles, photocopy transfers, turkey bones, Unicef box, rubble

We were all affected in some way by the events of September 11, 2001. After a few weeks of ideas roaming around in my head, the idea for this crystalized for me.

The coat is of quilting cottons, poison green for the Afghan side and red Christmas fabric for the American inside. Photocopy transfer images of the desperate conditions of daily life in Afghanistan are shown on the outside. Images depicting a more comfortable "Mom and apple pie" standard of life adorn the inside. The outlines of the two burning towers are the only things that are stitched through the two layers, touching them both equally. Burnt flamey edges finish the effect. The coat is displayed over a Unicef box and pile of rubble and fabric scraps.

The piece evokes a very emotional response when exhibited, as most pieces about this event do. My work is not usually political but once concieved, I had to do this piece.

September 11, 9/11, Afghanistan, wearable art, Paula Seifred O'Brien, Pavelka Design September 11, 9/11, Afghanistan, wearable art, Paula Seifred O'Brien, Pavelka Design

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Target Afghanistan... and The Tears Fall Down Like Rain - mixed media art
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Lily's Boxpleat Jumper - womens sewing pattern
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Perky Pinafore - womens sewing pattern
Fabric Lovers Jumper - womens sewing pattern
Riviera Dress and Hat - womens sewing pattern
Market Garden Jumper - womens sewing pattern
Scrapbgook Vest - womens sewing pattern
Mimi's Ragtime Vest - womens sewing pattern
Venetian Vest - womens sewing pattern
Sew Crazy Vest - womens sewing pattern
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Overwows - womens sewing pattern overalls
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