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jean113 (27637) 2020-05-03 4:23

Hello Rob, we definitely needed the workshop pictures to aid our understanding of the crocheted structures.
This work must have taken some very careful planning in order to create these works of art.
I like the lower part of your main post with the watery background.
And I like w/s 3 with the red reflections on the water.

I agree with you about discovering information about the posts, sometimes it is similar to ‘finding a needle in a haystack’.
Thanks for three very interesting pictures.
Kind regards, Jean.

holmertz (101988) 2020-05-03 5:02

Hello Rob,
You don't make it easy for us by showing this as the main post. But it's a smart way to "force" us to have a look at the WS in order to understand what this is. Having seen these "fishing nets" in the shapes of sea urchins it's easier to come back to this and to fully appreciate the tremendous work spent here and the ingenious idea that Jin Choi had. The most easily appreciated photo is probably #3 with the beautiful reflections on the sides.

To answer your question: The journey to West Africa was mainly planned as a freelancing expedition. I had received a scholarship to study the long term effects of a serious drought in the Sahel area in the 1970's. But working there was difficult, partly because I'm far from fluent in French, partly because these countries had very little tradition of an open attitude to media. And many projects I wanted to see had not turned out so well. I managed to write a number of stories, but fewer than I had hoped, so it became a journey of maybe 50/50 work and pleasure. In southern Africa two years later I was more experienced, I could use English, and I knew exactly which kind of stories I could sell. And Sweden had a very good reputation in those countries (I was not allowed into South Africa, which regarded Sweden as an enemy), so I was welcomed with open arms everywhere.
Have a nice Sunday.
Gert

emka (157280) 2020-05-03 6:41

Hello Rob,

You are right, I also try to find interesting information about what I show and look for the different sources, rather trying not to write the same even from the same place.
First thought - isn't it strange that the man is working with the crochet?? So, I found that Jin Choi is a woman. Ms. Choi received her Master's Degree in architecture from Yale University's School of Architecture, having previously run her own successful design firm in Seoul, Korea. Ms. Choi also holds an M.F.A. in architecture and currently teaches design studio at Suffolk University to both graduate and undergraduate students.


As to the photos. I like more the workshop pictures where we see that it is really the shape of sea urchin and how big it is. I saw (in Google) that these works were shown in different places in the world. In the main photo, it is just the detail of the crochet work that is not especially difficult to make, It is just the scale that makes it stunning.

WArm regards MAlgo
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ikeharel (112439) 2020-05-03 8:22

Excellent close up pictures on the main post, Rob, and a WS's that gave the idea about this display.
In my humble opinion, the lower picture is my favorite, there is a good light upon the elements with water as a backdrop.
Good afternoon,
Ike

jhm (211734) 2020-05-03 10:19

Dag Rob,

Gelukkig kunnen we nog fietsen, ook lees ik in antwoorden naar mij dat u zelf regelmatig fiets, zou moeten, als goede Nederlander.
Ja goede bijkomende teksten is soms moeilijk maar we zijn nog van de groep die een valabele uitleg wil schrijven
Ook al is mijn Engels onvoldoende.
Dit net is mooi te zien in twee foto's.
Goed foto werk bedankt

Groeten uit Oost-Vlaanderen waar morgen een eerste versoepeling komt op de quarantaine.
John

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-05-03 11:43

Hallo Rob, that giant fishing net is a remarkable handwork of crochet. It needs skills, patience, concentration. This artwork exhibited during the river festival draws the visitors attention. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

lousat (138609) 2020-05-03 13:46

Hi Rob,what a patient work for this artist! This is truly an original and unique idea,how many time to do the fishermen net with urchins,a very interesting post with the usual curious close up as main post and the useful full views in the WS,well done! Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

ifege (46951) 2020-05-03 23:31

Hi Rob
Another good arty photo. Clear photo of the subjects but good rear lighting as well.
Cheers
Ian

papagolf21 (152605) 2020-05-03 23:44

Bonjour, cher Rob,
Cela me rappelle la technique de la guipure irlandaise, et surtout les dessus de lit de la pension de mon enfance.
La mise en image est délicieuse en tout point.
Amitiés.
Philippe

rychem (72187) 2020-05-04 2:00

Great, I never have seen such giant and artistic fishing nets, excellent photos, I like photos in WS too
regards Ryszard

Nicou (193806) 2020-05-04 22:32

Hello

comme de la broderie fine superbe vue quelle image de ce tissus ces formes cet éclairage avec ce fond bleu clair très originale image et composition superbe
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

abmdsudi (95869) 2020-05-04 23:47

Hi Rob
Nice piece of work cleverly put together and a beautiful documentation. I like the shallow dof to enhance the image and excellent use of light. Well done
Best regards