Various Mediums Inc.

by Susan Allbert

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Various Mediums Inc. and the Holidays

On the following weekend we will be in Manhattan for the Lightfoot Holiday Pop-up, a market whose focus is on sustainability, the environment and social good:

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GET WASTED!

I am honored to be presenting at "Wasted" next Wednesday November 1st at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office here in New York City. The evening is curated by Human Impact Residency Artist Carolyn Monastra .  Three artists, Carolyn Monastra, Niki Lederer and myself will present our work, all centered around the theme of waste.

The event starts at 7:00 pm and is free and open to all. 

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO)

1 East 42nd Street

New York, NY 10017

You can register here

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LITTORAL LIGHT II -Ramsgate, UK. Friday 28th 2017

I'm excited to be part of the line-up for Littoral Light II, the annual twilight art exhibition set in the tidal zone of Ramsgate beach, Kent, UK. Organized by the artists' collective ARTICLE 10, it runs for one night only. As the sun sets and the tide recedes, 40 British and international artists will exhibit unique and exciting sculpture, installation, sound, and light with the white cliffs of Ramsgate as the backdrop. 

  I'm showing a series of luminescent needlepoint panels which take their cue from old embroidery samplers. Installed along the cliff face, they examine notions of displacement and belonging.

For more information visit ARTICLE 10 on Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/101352133834223/

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Another still from "Tidemarks" which is being showcased at this Sundays @lightfootmarket Lightfoot Market, 26 Bridge Street in Dumbo 1-7. #sustainabletextiles #consciousconsumer #variousmediumsinc #humanimpact #sciencenotsilence #earthday (at 26 Bridge)

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Denim and red abstraction (at Gowanus, Brooklyn)

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Words matter. They define us. They can create harmony or invite hatred. They have consequences. I'm working on a new project with the working title "A stitch in time." My goal, to document the words that fly around us in this unprecedented moment in our history. This is where you come in. Send me your words, phrases, quotes from past or present. A headline, a comment overheard on the train, a line in a book that resonates with the times we find ourselves in. A single word that bears witness. Leave your words below and I will document them with embroidery. Or you can stitch your own and send it to me. (Message me if you want to do this and I'll send some guidelines). #astitchintime #resist #document #bearwitness

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Holiday Pop-up at Calliope in New York.

Japanese crafts are available until December 18th at the Holiday Pop-up, beautifully curated by Curious Corners. There you can also find my Japanese indigo pencil cases. Each pencil inside is inscribed with the words "Draw Freely On Your Imagination". A great gift for the creative in your life plus they are hand-made here in Brooklyn, New York using 100% natural Japanese sukomo indigo. #sustainableholidays

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#Repost @lightfootmarket with @repostapp ・・・ Actions and consequences. These are the themes explored by artist @susanallbert. Through different mediums she examines human behavior and its powerful social and environmental impact. Through art she hopes to influence reflection and dialogue. We're with her. Stay conscious*. . . . #art #action #social #environment #impact #conscious #choices #consciousconsumer #knowledge #information #materials #found #recycle #reuse #technology #handcrafts #reality #paper #needlepoint #print #abstract #color #composition #life #puzzle #lightfootprint #bigimpact #industrycity

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Check out the WantedDesign Store in Industry City, Brooklyn where I am proud to be part of the line-up of unique and beautifully curated gifts for the Holiday Season. There is also a Holiday Market from December 9th - 10th. Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving. #wanteddesign #industrycity #holidaymarket #shopping #variousmediumsinc #giftswithamessage (at Industry City)

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There are so many awful things about this election cycle but for me, the most disappointing has been the complete lack of debate on action to combat climate change. Today we walked along the shores of Staten Island that just 5 years ago to the day we're devastated by Hurricane Sandy. The beaches are littered with so much plastic it made me want to cry. Climate change affects the most vulnerable of our planet. It's our job in wealthy countries to sort the mess out now. I know that many of us feel helpless and understand that without bold moves from our political leaders we won't get this under control but we can all think twice before we take a straw, accept a plastic bag, buy a take-out coffee or a bottle of water. These things don't disappear when we toss them. They end up in the oceans and have wide reaching negative effects on us all. Sorry to rant. Here endeth my sermon for the day #sorrybutitsimportant #nothingisdisposable (at Staten Island Beach)

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There are so many awful things about this election cycle but for me, the most disappointing has been the complete lack of debate on action to combat climate change. Today we walked along the shores of Staten Island that just 5 years ago to the day we're devastated by Hurricane Sandy. The beaches are littered with so much plastic it made me want to cry. Climate change affects the most vulnerable of our planet. It's our job in wealthy countries to sort the mess out now.I know that many of us feel helpless and understand that without bold moves from our political leaders we won't get this under control but we can all think twice before we take a straw, accept a plastic bag, buy a take-out coffee or a bottle of water. These things don't disappear when we toss them. They end up in the oceans and have wide reaching negative effects on us all. Sorry to rant. Here endeth my sermon for the day #sorrybutitsimportant #nothingisdisposable (at Brooklyn Workshop Gallery)

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at Brooklyn Marine Terminal

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Blue Flea at Wanted Design for New York Textile Month

This month is New York Textile Month and I am excited to be part of BLUE FLEA, a Japanese Indigo & textile pop-up shop and workshop, organized for WANTED DESIGN by Curious Corners.

 I will be showing "Future Fossils," a series of indigo t-shirts produced in collaboration with BUAISOU Brooklyn using traditional Japanese dying and printing techniques. The series of 8 designs will be available for purchase and order though out the show.

I'm thrilled to be showing alongside BUAISOU,  KOFU, Sashi.Co, ErinWilson, and Rosa Chang all of whom will have have work for sale. 

BLUE FLEA Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September  11am - 7pm THE DESIGN MARKET South Street Seaport 19 Fulton Street NY 10038

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FUTURE FOSSILS INDIGO T-SHIRTS

A series of hand dyed and hand printed indigo t-shirts which examine the durable imprint we leave on the planet and the afterlife of these objects. 

The greatest care is taken to hand-dye and print the "Future Fossils" edition of natural Indigo t-shirts.

Traditional Japanese "sukomo" indigo gives each shirt its unmistakable deep blue color. Hand dyeing means that there are subtle nuances in the color which becomes increasing beautiful with wear and washing. Hand-cut katagami stencils are used to print each design using a Japanese technique called Bassen and no two shirts are ever exactly the same.

Please allow 2-3 weeks for you t-shirt to be made and shipped. We are unable to offer returns or exchanges on this item due to its bespoke nature. 

Please email us at [email protected] if you have special requirements and we will do our very best to meet your needs.

For wholesale enquiries contact [email protected]

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FUTURE FOSSILS INDIGO T-SHIRTS

A series of hand dyed and hand printed indigo t-shirts which examine the durable imprint we are leaving on the planet and the afterlife of these objects. 

Great care has been taken to hand-dye and print the "Future Fossils" edition of natural Indigo t-shirts.

Traditional Japanese "sukomo" indigo gives each shirt its unmistakable deep blue color. Hand dyeing means that there are subtle nuances in the color which becomes increasing beautiful with wear and washing. Hand-cut katagami stencils are used to print each design using a Japanese technique called Bassen and no two shirts are ever exactly the same.

Please allow 2-3 weeks for your t-shirts to arrive. You can email us at [email protected] if you have special requirements and we will do our very best to meet your needs.

Please note that due their bespoke nature of this product cannot accept returns.

For wholesale enquiries contact [email protected]

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The knitting room @newyorktextilemonth @governorsisland (at Governors Island, NYC)

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Bac Ha #beautifultextiles (at Bac Ha)