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Filipino Artist Journey
Art is not a competition as it serves as a platform for self-expression, devoid of the need to compare oneself with others. The essence of art lies in the ability to convey one's thoughts and emotions, finding solace in the understanding and appreciation of others.
By Mhaurick Dumagan (Mhau)2 years ago in Art
India's Largest Carpet Producer
For India's new Parliament building, 900 weavers worked 1 million hours each to create hand-knotted carpets. The company dies all its yarn in-house and its workers load up machines that can hold up to 880 pounds of yarn. the batch first goes through a chemical wash then they prepare the dyes which are made from chemicals and natural ingredients, like fruits and bark. obti takes a sample to the lab and runs a series of tests to make sure the color won't rub off. weavers can't get started until they have the map or naksha, which they have to follow in granular detail. each square represents a knot and a specific yarn color. the company has its own weaving center with 224 artisans, who use a drum to build the carpet's foundation or warp. but some build it by hand, which can take a full day. honey OBT works with over 25,000 local weavers like ramlal, who've been working with the company for about 50 years. once the warp is done, he starts laying down the design thread by thread, some of which have over 2 million knots. foreign company officials inspect the work on each one of obt's 5,000 looms every 15 days. once each carpet is finished and approved, weavers deliver it to the factory. foreign workers use a blowtorch to burn off loose fibers; teams of washers give the carpet a scrub; everything starts with water dowsing; a chemical treatment gets rid of dust; right here; foreign carpets shrink during washing phase so they have to be stretched back out; once they're dry; they clip and shear carpet's surface to a specific height; machines help but they mostly have to do this by hand; they also straighten and bind edges and trim or not any fringes after two more rounds of inspection; the carpets are ready for delivery; it takes hundreds of workers to keep this operation going; but the company has struggled to find new weavers. uttar Pradesh is one of India's poorest states and young people are moving away to find better paying jobs. many of obesity's weavers are also farmers. OBT has been trying to boost its workforce by recruiting more women, but so far that's not been successful: only about 25 percent of working age women in India are part of the labor force. veteran weavers like ramlal have trained almost 2,000 women since 2015.,and they're keeping standards high.
By Mhaurick Dumagan (Mhau)2 years ago in Art
Technical Tips for Optimizing Your Outdoor LED Display
In today's fast-paced world, outdoor LED displays have become a powerful tool for businesses and organizations looking to make a visual impact and convey information effectively. Whether using it for advertising, promotions, or information dissemination, getting the most out of your outdoor LED display requires careful consideration and technical know-how. Here are ten valuable technical tips to help you maximize your investment in outdoor LED display technology.
By Steven Sparrow ST2 years ago in Art
Taylor on art
Articles about art and artists, with exhibition reviews and a roundup of everything arty on Vocal. Latest articles Art not art Behold the Banksy This is not a work of art Sylvia Pankhurst: Tea Set by a Suffragette Alison Lapper at Bethlem Museum of the Mind Lady Helen Lands in London Images of Wonder: A World in Common at Tate Modern Constable hits the news Of phones and photographs Marion Patrick: Dog's Head
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Art
The Titanic |The Unsinkable Dream and the Tragic Reality
The idea for the Titanic emerged in the late 19th century as part of a fierce competition among various shipping companies to build the most opulent and technologically advanced ocean liners. White Star Line, a British shipping company, sought to outdo its rivals, Cunard and others, by constructing a trio of massive ships, including the Olympic, the Britannic, and the most famous of them all, the Titanic.
By Nicholas Moses2 years ago in Art
"The Painter's Ephemeral Love". Content Warning.
In a quaint little town named Serenelle, nestled between the rugged mountains and a shimmering azure sea, there lived a reclusive painter named Adrian. His works were renowned throughout the region, not for their abundance but for their rarity. Adrian painted only one masterpiece every decade, and each was a masterpiece beyond compare.
By Muthuselvan2 years ago in Art
Marion Patrick: Dog's Head
Marion Patrick is an artist you probably never heard of. Unless you have visited the Bethlem Museum of the Mind in Beckenham, a London suburb bordering Kent to the south east of England, you are unlikely to have seen her work. Patrick was a one-time resident at the Bethlem Royal Hospital, set in expansive leafy grounds just outside of the town.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Art
