"Open Source Embroidery"

"Open Source Embroidery," curated by Ele Carpenter, is a mix of new media art with more physical art forms, such as weaving and patchwork. According to the interview, this is more than just an exhibit; this also serves as a workshop for computer programmers and artists alike. In the article, Ele Carpenter explains that she created this "Open Source Embroidery" because she wanted to combine the open source context with older forms of collaborative production. Not only do expert artists work on this project, but amateurs as well. As for the more digital part of this project is the use of the internet, and how it is keeping communities connected and allowed people to network across great distances. With this exhibition being popular all over the globe, the internet has really jump started it's popularity. Ele Carpenter really puts an emphasis on "collective production" and "skill-share where each person contributes to part of the whole" in the creative process. As it moves from city to city, each city gives their own context to the body of work. That's what makes "Open Source Embroidery" so popular and intriguing. It changes constantly, like the technology changes constantly, the only difference being that physical art is being created, not digital.

I found this article very interesting. It caught my eye because I have never really thought about putting open source with a physical art form before. Plus, I recognized the term open source from one of my favorite movies, "AntiTrust," so I figured I would be more interested in the content of the article. What really struck me about this article is how accessible this is to everyone. The article mentioned that everyone is encouraged to participate, even people who have no background in HTML or embroidery. I also thought it was cool that each city where the exhibit visits puts their own spin on the project. It really gives it that new media feel because in the new media world everything is constantly changing, and that is exactly what happens for this exhibition. It may seem weird to combine the two art forms, but I think that Ele Carpenter has done a great job bringing the two together and making something interesting, not just for artists, but for everyone.