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Be amazed by the semi-finalists! (1 of 2) - Wool Blanket Design Contest
After a difficult and careful review of over 200 submissions from artists across the U.S. and Canada, the Eighth Generation team has selected 13 semi-finalists. This blog announces the first 6, and the next blog post will announce the remaining 7. After a period of community feedback, we will decide on 4 finalists!
We encourage you to show love and support for this year's semi-finalists (and the previously highlighted Honorable Mentions)by leaving a comment about your favorites! Keep in mind that the art below are broader examples of their work - not necessarily wool blanket designs - so you'll have to use your imagination! We've added a link to the artists website or social media pages whenever possible.
Take a look at the beautiful artwork below, and please feel free to share with your networks! And be sure to keep an eye out for the next batch of Semi-Finalists.
Fox Spears - Karuk
"This design is so serene, but also so powerful and bold. For me, it holds an amazing feeling of balance of lightness and heaviness." - Kim Kroeker, Design Support
Carol Douglas - Northern Arapaho - Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
"I love this piece because women represent the gift of life, the backbone in our community." - H.L. Belmont Jr., Studio Assistant
Jennifer Riley - Acoma, Nambe and Laguna
"This submission was among our favorites. We feel that the colors and design work would be easily adaptable to become a wool blanket that could be appreciated by people from all backgrounds." - Serene Lawrence, Project Manager
Darby Raymond-Overstreet - Diné/Navajo
"I love the elegance of this design. It's timeless and transcendentally beautiful as a stand-alone piece or as a blanket." -Kim Kroeker, Design Support
Sydney Jacobs - Mohawks of Akwesasne
"I'm drawn to the perfect composition of the work...and that the design is not composed of flat lines, it's made with beads. The design is simple, but it's a perfect blending of precision and the 'artist hand.'" - Louie Gong, Founder & Owner
Jeremy Fields - Pawnee/Crow/Chickasaw
"This is stunning! I loved the choice in colors." - Adriana Perrusquia, Communications Specialist
Celyna D Morales
Mar 25, 2019
I love Jeremy Fields’ ribbonwork designs first. I’m part Otoe-Missouria and it brings back memories of my mother’s shawls. She had designs used by many generations of her family. I used several on some of my paintings. It should be used as a border design or horizontal or vertical designs broken into 3 pieces (top, middle, bottom) on blankets complementing the colored ribbonwork design.
I also love Jennifer Riley’s use of color in her geometric design. It could be used as a border or used as a horizontal or vertical design on any colored blanket used within her design. I would go with darker colors or primary colored blankets.
Diana
Mar 25, 2019
Wow! I don’t know how you could choose! … and the Acoma basket by Jennifer Riley is over the top beautiful. Thank you for sharing! :D
Collins Provost
Mar 25, 2019
I love the story that Jeremy Fields is able to convey through his use of color and art.
Sarah Friedel
Mar 25, 2019
Congratulations to these semifinalists!
I love the piece by Carol Douglas. Its beautiful, shows a high skill level and a wonderful ideal (respect for women) alive in many indigenous peoples. This positive inspiration is much needed in our world which unfortunately is dominated by unhealthy depictions of women. (My view only as an older white woman). Just think of wrapping these women around you as a robe. There’s strength in this community and a reminder Grandma and Aunties see all!My heart skipped a beat when I scrolled to Sydney Jacobs’ black and white piece. I would purchase this design or similar in a blanket if available. I love symmetry, woodland designs and beading. It is very easy to enter this design and feel the whole universe as if you’re looking into a clear night sky of stars. Thankyou for asking for feedback. Will be glad to see the next group! Respectfully, Sarah