Comments on: Wow! http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/ the art and craft of Mimi Kirchner Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:51:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Beth http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22654 Beth Mon, 02 Jul 2007 01:45:42 +0000 http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22654 I think that the word "artist" is such a loaded word and I struggle with it all the time in trying to define who I am and what I do. You seem to have a very level-headed take on it! I was quite surprised the other day to read what the "reviewers" said about your work but didn't comment because others said what I was feeling, but since I'm here again I'll put in my two cents and say that your creations are some of the most original and beautifully well-made works I have seen in years. Keep following your passion to do what you have to do. So many of us are benefitting from it! I think that the word “artist” is such a loaded word and I struggle with it all the time in trying to define who I am and what I do. You seem to have a very level-headed take on it! I was quite surprised the other day to read what the “reviewers” said about your work but didn’t comment because others said what I was feeling, but since I’m here again I’ll put in my two cents and say that your creations are some of the most original and beautifully well-made works I have seen in years. Keep following your passion to do what you have to do. So many of us are benefitting from it!

]]> By: Sonya http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22404 Sonya Sat, 30 Jun 2007 15:51:16 +0000 http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22404 Fabric poisoning - hee. Oh Mimi, you hit it on the head. I have been thinking about the what and whys of blogging and come back to the idea of community - putting it out for people to share and understand. It is the "getting" part that is most important to me. Especially since I have to deal with people (read non-bloggers) on a daily basis that so not get it. The whole idea of Outsider Art is pertinent, as my kids go to an arts-based school, there are artist parents in the community. Since I am artistic, but do not stay faithful to one medium, or that my creativity is often expressed in the more craft side of the spectrum, I often feel like I or what I do, just doesn't parse. Blogging is my refuge. That and Craft in America, I think I really need to go and buy the DVD. Take care Mimi, mammoth comments from me this morning! Fabric poisoning - hee. Oh Mimi, you hit it on the head. I have been thinking about the what and whys of blogging and come back to the idea of community - putting it out for people to share and understand. It is the “getting” part that is most important to me. Especially since I have to deal with people (read non-bloggers) on a daily basis that so not get it. The whole idea of Outsider Art is pertinent, as my kids go to an arts-based school, there are artist parents in the community. Since I am artistic, but do not stay faithful to one medium, or that my creativity is often expressed in the more craft side of the spectrum, I often feel like I or what I do, just doesn’t parse. Blogging is my refuge. That and Craft in America, I think I really need to go and buy the DVD. Take care Mimi, mammoth comments from me this morning!

]]> By: beth http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22389 beth Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:18:29 +0000 http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22389 your dolls are lovely and worth every penny. i visit your site often just to take in all of the wonderfulness! some people feel the need to be 'edgy' when they review, i guess. your dolls are lovely and worth every penny. i visit your site often just to take in all of the wonderfulness!

some people feel the need to be ‘edgy’ when they review, i guess.

]]> By: Keet http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22340 Keet Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:49:33 +0000 http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22340 Oh my goodness, you! Just yesterday (I missed your blog but caught you on flickr -- oopsie daisy) I was thinking <i>I have Mimi Kirchner postcards up in my room, and they are a treasure</i>. A <i>treasure</i>. I have my own very good things going, and people who treasure my work too, but you are who I want to be when I grow up. And I absolutely get what you are saying about when there's enough food in the refrigerator, all you want is for someone to reach out and receive the good you have to give. Here we are! Oh my goodness, you! Just yesterday (I missed your blog but caught you on flickr — oopsie daisy) I was thinking I have Mimi Kirchner postcards up in my room, and they are a treasure. A treasure. I have my own very good things going, and people who treasure my work too, but you are who I want to be when I grow up. And I absolutely get what you are saying about when there’s enough food in the refrigerator, all you want is for someone to reach out and receive the good you have to give. Here we are!

]]> By: Josephine http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22303 Josephine Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:11:41 +0000 http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22303 Dying of fabric poisoning, LOL! At least you're doing something with your fabric! I'm probably going to get lost underneath all of my piles of really cool vintage fabric and never be found! Dying of fabric poisoning, LOL!

At least you’re doing something with your fabric! I’m probably going to get lost underneath all of my piles of really cool vintage fabric and never be found!

]]> By: pgriff http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22288 pgriff Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:10:26 +0000 http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22288 we are contacks in flickr and I find we both have an etsy shop, and a blog, it's always good to see your work - pat we are contacks in flickr and I find we both have an etsy shop, and a blog, it’s always good to see your work - pat

]]> By: myra http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22281 myra Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:00:11 +0000 http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22281 I wanted to comment on your previous post the other day but for some reason it wouldn't let me. I was shocked when I read the review. The author of that post is obviously clueless as to the difference between art and a toy. Your work constantly amazes, awes and inspires me. I am so happy that you blog and share your wonderful creations with all of us! PS I loved the "fabric poisoning" too! If only we could all go that way! I wanted to comment on your previous post the other day but for some reason it wouldn’t let me.

I was shocked when I read the review. The author of that post is obviously clueless as to the difference between art and a toy.

Your work constantly amazes, awes and inspires me. I am so happy that you blog and share your wonderful creations with all of us!

PS I loved the “fabric poisoning” too! If only we could all go that way!

]]> By: Tina http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22265 Tina Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:41:36 +0000 http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22265 Hey Meem - You rock, and your creations inspire. "Inspire what?" you might ask. I'd say: memories, ideas, humor, connections, awe, respect, just for starters, and (for some people) the desire to collect a piece of Mimi art all for themselves. All good things! I hope you know that I love and admire you! and I'm SOOOO glad that you blog. Hey Meem - You rock, and your creations inspire. “Inspire what?” you might ask. I’d say: memories, ideas, humor, connections, awe, respect, just for starters, and (for some people) the desire to collect a piece of Mimi art all for themselves. All good things!

I hope you know that I love and admire you! and I’m SOOOO glad that you blog.

]]> By: Connie Turner http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22260 Connie Turner Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:48:49 +0000 http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22260 Mimi, How funny "die of fabric poisoning" too funny. I laughed out loud when I read that. I enjoy so much reading your blog and seeing your pictures of the garden and the work you do. If one can get validation by blogging maybe I should start one too. I listened to your audio interviews so now I know what you look like and how you sound. When I read your blog I hear your voice. I'm sending positive validation vibes in your direction. Mimi,
How funny “die of fabric poisoning” too funny. I laughed out loud when I read that. I enjoy so much reading your blog and seeing your pictures of the garden and the work you do. If one can get validation by blogging maybe I should start one too. I listened to your audio interviews so now I know what you look like and how you sound. When I read your blog I hear your voice.
I’m sending positive validation vibes in your direction.

]]> By: elise http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22234 elise Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:08:22 +0000 http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2007/06/wow/#comment-22234 I have spent the day mulling over your previous post. When I started making dolls a year ago, yours was the first (and only, really) site that I found that inspired me. I really admire you. Your work has a great sense of history and tradition and is craft of the HIGHEST order. You are NOT a creator of 'plush.' criticism of that that sort ALWAYS stings, but, it seems that you've put it in it's place! I have spent the day mulling over your previous post.

When I started making dolls a year ago, yours was the first (and only, really) site that I found that inspired me. I really admire you. Your work has a great sense of history and tradition and is craft of the HIGHEST order. You are NOT a creator of ‘plush.’

criticism of that that sort ALWAYS stings, but, it seems that you’ve put it in it’s place!

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