Subversive knitters, crocheters, and textile artists unite! “Knitta Please” has found it’s way to Indianapolis. The goal is to create soft and fuzzy graffiti, non-destructive vandalism. Check out www.knittaplease.com for photos of these yarn bombs. Additional information listed below:
Where: Our base is the gymnasium at Harrison Center for the Arts (1505 N. Delaware, Indianapolis , IN 46202 ).
Who: The gang leader/curator is Indianapolis based artist, Beth Eisinger
When: Our rendevouz time is every first Friday of the month (beginning on February 6th) up until the first Friday of May when our first “bombing” will take place.
What: The plan is to first vandalize the entire inside of the Harrison Center (we have permission for this, by the way) with knit graffiti.
What to Expect: In the initial meeting on February 6th (First Friday) knitters will have the chance to meet each other and will have the opportunity to scout out the building and stake out their territory for their first project. Beth will also be bringing numerous images from past Knit Gangs and graffiti artists for inspiration. This time will also be used to brainstorm a large collaborative knit project to work on collectively during our following meetings. Artists will also have a chance to think about his/her “tag” or symbol that will be used to identify his/her artwork.
Additionally, Beth will be holding a pre-meeting on Saturday, January 31st at 7:30 pm at the Harrison Center for anyone who may be interested in working more closely with Beth in making this event and gang happen. The meeting will be a time of crazy brainstorming and planning for what this gang should be called and could become. Bring project ideas and anything related that you are working on!
If you are at all interested in joining or just want more information, write Beth at bethjeisinger@gmail.com or call her at (317)910-9513.
The Knitters are Coming!
