In the field of contemporary creation, it can be broadly divided into two mainstreams
The first is metaphysics that focuses on thinking activities and critical implications
The other is to pursue the "form" itself and the innovative application of its materials and structures
Here, Dorie Millerson belongs to the latter
She teaches at OCAD, a well-known art university in Toronto
Served as the head of the Department of Material Art & Design
During the teaching period, I promoted many courses and lectures on the application of different materials
Among various material applications, Dorie is best at weaving
Knitting, in most people’s minds, is just old lady’s needlework
But Dorie Millerson cleverly transformed this soon-to-be-lost female worker into the field of sculpture
The basis of needlepoint is to connect two points into a straight line
Gathering many lines into a network is what we know as lace
How to convert points, lines and surfaces into three-dimensional structural elements
This is the key point when we appreciate Dorie Millerson’s creation
Deconstruct the form of traditional crafts and create new aesthetic experiences
It is a very important part of contemporary art
From this interaction, it seems that we are vaguely reminded
The irreplaceable emotional connection between handicrafts and human being
Woven sculptures by Dorie Millerson
Definitely worth your time to savor
