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Maxine Greer Artist

Porthleven
Cornwall
UK

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Fear And Lothian : Postcard From Edinburgh

April 3, 2018 Maxine Greer
Message On A Postcard

Afraid of flying - not anymore! Conquering a long-term fear of enclosed spaces has meant that my world shrank.  The urge to expand my world has meant that finding strategies to overcome this deep-rooted fear was needed.  

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In research Tags artist, mindful, friendship, joy, Edinburgh, exhibitions, mental health
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A Change Is As Good As A Rest: A Postcard From Cornwall

March 21, 2018 Maxine Greer
Postcard From Cornwall

Postcard From Cornwall

A desire to feel refreshed, nourished and fed: The answer lay with connecting with fellow artists locally and away in Cornwall

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In research Tags artist, zine, mark-making, Cornwall, Penryn, Landscape, fish factory, Porthtowan, Truro, Falmouth
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Big On Japan 2: Circles

February 23, 2018 Maxine Greer
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Repetition is a large part of my work.  Through my ongoing fascination with Japanese aesthetics I am captivated by the use of the circle and of repeated activity. Objects come together into circles or spirals, often unintentionally. A creative ritual for sure. 

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In research Tags japan, circles, Enso, stitch, embroidery, temari, contemporarycraft, drawing, blossom, sketch
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Big On Japan Part 1 : Discovery

February 8, 2018 Maxine Greer
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A fascination with all things Japanese. The work of Serizawa Keisuke and his fluid textiles remain an inspiration.  What inspiration has stayed with you over decades?

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In research Tags embroidery, temari, ikebana, japan, Japanese
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It's All In The Detail

February 6, 2018 Maxine Greer
Going Knots

Taking a break from tying tiny knots in my small sculptures, I head out for a wander through Stamford to clear my mind.  As Ray Charles would sing 'Baby it's cold outside'!

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In work in progress, research Tags winter, spring, mini-worlds, horsehair, silk, embroidery, temari, sculpture, exhibition, inspiration, walk
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