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An exploration of Craftivism and its impact : Focusing on the work of Julie Green, the Craftivist Collective, Carrie Reichardt and the Craft Cartel Karen Phelan Thesis

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Limerick, Ireland Limerick Institute of Technology / Limerick School of Art and Design 2019Description: 25p. : Colour illustrations : 30 cmSubject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • Thesis Ceramics 04/19
Dissertation note: In partial fulfilment of the B.A. (Hons.) in Ceramics 2019. Summary: This essay examines Craftivism as a movement and as a method. It explores how the term was established, a brief history of it and explores how it is being used by contemporary craft activists today. It focuses on four main artists, two who use Craftivism as a form of unthreatening activism, and two who use a more extreme method. It compares these artists and questions the social and cultural impact of Craftivism.

In partial fulfilment of the B.A. (Hons.) in Ceramics 2019.

Includes references and bibliography pp. 23 - 25.

This essay examines Craftivism as a movement and as a method. It explores how the term was established, a brief history of it and explores how it is being used by contemporary craft activists today. It focuses on four main artists, two who use Craftivism as a form of unthreatening activism, and two who use a more extreme method. It compares these artists and questions the social and cultural impact of Craftivism.

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