Wednesday Work: Tora Greve, you're in my dreams

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Where to begin? Tora Greve was mentioned a few weeks back on a blog I follow fondly, Fine Little Day - and while I am not in the practice of re-posting, it piqued my interest, and I had to investigate more.

Tora Greve is an artist residing in the Netherlands, hand weaving these wonderful, weird, intriguing tapestries. Her site is largely committed to the Sirius Solar System - an extensive series of tapestries telling the story of the place.

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I can't say I know anything about the Sirius Solar System, other than its moniker the Dog Star. But what I can say is this - I fell in love the minute I saw Tora Greve's work.

To work with such confidence in a seemingly free and playful way...well I want my studio practice to work like that. I am learning from you Tora.

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I would like to have a cup of tea, or several with Tora Greve, discuss the "news, rumors and anecdotes about the star Sirius, its inhabitants and contactees." Discuss her adventures chasing the solar eclipse.

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And see more of her Space Art. Then we should go to the flea market, look at the old and musty, while walking in the crisp autumn air, the browns and oranges and golden rod colors of the leaves on the trees, beneath our feet, crumbling, ... oh what a journey it would be.

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Look at Tora Greve's extensive body of work, here.

And if you are on the East Coast today - put on your boots! It's snowy out there!

DEFY MONDAY: Retreat!

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Retreat - already? Yes!

I'm feeling like this canine here, ready to skulk alone and grumpy through the dark and vine-y woods.

I am not bragging, (I am longing!), but I did used to live somewhere a lot like this pictured below. I'm just sayin' - I could leave out my back door, or even my front and be in the woods in a hop & a skip, I did not even need so much the jump.

Today, I am achin', achin' for the same.

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The best I am likely find myself in, resembles something more like the image below, and this is okay,

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Because the dogs and I will curl up and make some of these. Do you want to, too?

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But really, I need to buck up! Its a beautiful SUNNY day in Philadelphia! Oy, I am sure it is just some vitamin D that I need!

In my absence, lovely readers, get out there for me!
& whether it be those urban streets beneath your sneakers, or the green breeze across your cheeks, I suggest you listen to this, The Blow- Parentheses & do read the lyrics, they're lovely.