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"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
A series of interviews I did for WomensWeb. It features thoughts and works of women around the world who are crafting their business by hand. The first interview was with the lovely Karen Barbe, a textile designer from Chile, who weaves, embroiders and screen prints home accessories. http://www.womensweb.in/articles/karen-barbe-textile-design/. The second was with Yokoo, who knits and sews and has a beautiful way of living. http://www.womensweb.in/articles/handmade-design-yokoo-gibraan/ The third was with Natalie Stopka who loves marrying textile techniques in book binding - http://www.womensweb.in/articles/handmade-womennatalie-stopka/
this is a very nice blog .. and I was really impressed by looking at the clay work. I would love to learn it. How can I go about doing it………………..
this is really cute stuff!!
beautiful!
Ey mok….I just saw your link on that website, aajkei…actually I just saw that website for the first time aajkei. Congratulations on getting featured there…and good to know you’re still doing the clay characters…daroon!!! I esp. like hedgepalli (he’s accessorised) and moocha (so simple, so effective)…oti shundor, khoob impressive!
SOMAK, very impressive work. I still have some work of urs with me….
hey, you for got your name!
thanks though, n am guessing you’re in b’kok on some soi saam!
Excellent work!!
I was really impressed by looking at the clay work. I would love to learn it. How can I go about doing it?
thanks suman! with clay, i pretty much figured it out on my own but a bit of experience with terracotta from sculpture and pottery classes way back in art school helped.
i’d say pick some clay up and start playing around. the clay will teach you everything else.
Phew!!!
I thought as much, had to be you, i could see those characters coming out of your brain. Chalo good to know. I was wanting to feature the moochwala in my magazine but cant since they are not sold any where.
Good to hear from you Somak….take care.
hi mrudul,
you mean fine arts baroda? yes, am the one! you didn’t leave your second name but since you asked, i am guessing you’re the same mrudul from applied arts, MSU.
i don’t sell my clay work.. not yet, cause i haven’t figured out a medium that is permanent. these are made of soft clay on wire armatures and don’t last too long. i reuse the clay after i’ve shot the figures.
cheers!
hi mrudul,
you mean fine art baroda? yes, am the one! you didn’t leave your second name but since you asked, i am guessing you’re the same mrudul from applied arts, MSU.
i don’t sell my clay work.. not yet, cause i haven’t figured out a medium that is permanent. these are made of soft clay on wire armatures and don’t last too long. i reuse the clay after i’ve shot the figures.
cheers!
hey Somak
Came across your creations, love them. Do you sell them? If yes where do you retail them from? Can you share the details please.
Also are you somak from Fine Arts?
Hi,
First time here..loving this blog, Congrats Somak. I love these..they are so cool..especially the Moochwala and the Grumpy Dadoo..reminds me of my dadu..
absolutely awesome.
The moochwala reminds me of Moochad Panwala at the Kemp’s corner junction, Mumbai. Loved the way you captured the emotion of the names you’ve given your creations.
loved the moochwalla! 🙂 very creative!
I love the drunk Baatliwala…also enjoyed the sunny side blog…
The name is Hedgepalli. James Hedgepalli. love that little fella!!
absolutely amazing stuff. Somak you are truly talented!
wonderful wrk…..
Super interesting!
Great work by Somak:-)
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Hi Somak,
Checked your blog. Your work is quite a piece of art. Do you also sell them? I’d like to buy some…
Oh so nice and different style ! totally loving this !Ofcourse the moochwala is the best!
thanks guys! ankit i did try a few full figures in situations.
you can check em out on
http://spasticsplastic.blogspot.com/
this is the first time i’m spending time here. love love love every single post of yours. they’re all tiny li’l treasures. love ’em. love u 🙂
great work …
i think the artist should attempt more than faces too… it’ll be good to see that
sooo cool! loved the Ponga bit a chilli. I ma so in love with your blog.