This is Craftivism! Some Examples of the Practice

CHOICE pinback buttonsWe’ve recently been debating the definition of craftivism here on Crafting a Green World.

While that particular debate is carried on, it’s also worth looking at some of the works of those who practice craftivism. These are works that are created across the globe and for all imaginable political/environmental/social/moral stances.

In fact, all of them really only have one thing in common:

Do you know of an example of a craftivist work? Post a link in the comments section!

7 thoughts on “This is Craftivism! Some Examples of the Practice”

  1. After following the debate in the previous post, I have to say that I really appreciate that you showed examples from crafters on both sides of the issues. Particularly putting in an example from a pro-life group, after seeing how the definition that was being used for craftivism in the other post seemed to indicate more of a liberal stance on such things. Bravo on a well-rounded post!

  2. Yep, I appreciate this post as well. Thanks for putting both sides up. 🙂

    Am in the beginning stages, but am putting together photos of craftivism over here: documenting.craftivism.com and would love to have both sides of the political aisle!

  3. Aw, thanks! Especially if we consider ourselves craftivists, I think it can be really inspiring to see the work that other craftivists are doing in a variety of topics, on all sides of an issue.

    It’s one of my plans at some point to do a study of examples of craftivism, and an analysis of these physical works–how a craftivist uses a particular material or skill set on a particular medium to create a particular message, etc.

    It would also be interesting to do a study of other, applicable forms–activism, fine art, outsider art, political messaging, advertising–and how they could be incorporated into craftivism to better affect the message.

  4. I consider myself to be a craftivist, and have been engaged in making ceramics and mosaics that have a social and political message.
    Please go to my website and have a look.

    The revolution will be ceramicised…you got to fight for your right to be arty!!!!!

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