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Guerin Catholic High SchoolEpisode 15 (October 2023): The Road to State (Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Football and Boys Tennis) and the New Student StudioAlex Soucie and Katherine Constantino from the girls soccer teamMax Thompson and Josh Holba from football teamBailey Freese, Claire Milam, and Luke Moster from the cross country teamsMax Fuller from tennis teamRose Klinker and Alli Weaver from student studio2023-10-2648 min
The Material Revolution#TMR - Special Event Episode - Material Revolutionaries - Creative Reuse + Tools of TransformationMaterial Revolutionaries - Creative Reuse + Tools of Transformation In celebration of Sustainable Fashion Week UK, The Material Revolution hosted a special live online panel discussion on creative reuse with designers Jose Hendo (UK), Melissa Ferreira Schwager (Germany/Canada), Sylvia Calvo (Spain) and Jane Ziemons (Australia). This conversation brings together the voices and practices of designers who specialise in creative reuse. This unique opportunity enabled these women to share their inspiring stories, how they are inspiring community and what their tools of transformation are. For more information about Sustainable Fashion Week UK...2021-09-231h 37The Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 15 - Fashion Hactivism + Alternative Design Practices = Fashion-abilities - Dr. Otto Von BuschThis episode is a conversation with author, designer, researcher, educator and visionary Dr. Otto Von Busch. His research explores the emergence of a new hactivist designer role in fashion known as fashion hactivism - a term he coined almost 20 years ago. His seminal texts on the subject questions the current fashion system and encourages alternate practices that make fashion more participatory and more fashion-able. We spend some time expanding upon fashion hactivism and how it has evolved over the years. His observations and insights sheds light into areas that are often left unsaid yet on...2021-07-081h 11The Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 14 - Man Made Cellulosic Fiber (MMCF) Research + Policy-Making - Krisztina UjhelyiThis episode is a conversation with researcher, environmental engineer and sustainability manager Krisztina Ujhelyi. Originally from Hungary she has spent much of her studies and research in various nordic countries leading her to work with the man made cellulosic fiber research project Ioncell at Aalto University in Finland. We discuss her experience in working with this innovative fibre technology and its future possibilities. Her experience at Ioncell was not only limited to material research and prototyping but it involved contributing to the process of policy making. This helped defi...2021-06-1759 minThe Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 13 - EILEEN FISHER WASTE NO MORE - Sigi Ahl + Abigail EriksonThis episode is a conversation with EILEEN FISHER WASTE NO MORE Creative Director, Sigi Ahl and Administrative/Project Manager Abigail Erikson. Our discussion focuses on their innovative use of industrial needle felting and how they are utilising this technology to shift the narrative of this machinery into a design tool, resulting in an artisanal textile for the 21st century. We touch upon how Waste No More came into fruition and what they are doing differently. Our conversation captures how their innovative approach is not only transforming and giving new life to pre-loved Eileen Fisher ga...2021-06-031h 01The Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 12 - The Universa-tility of Upcycling - Reet AusThis episode is a conversation Estonian based sustainable designer Reet Aus. Reet is not only the pioneer of an in industrial upcycling method but she is a researcher, environmentalist, theater and film artist who has been experimenting with recycling in fashion and costume design since 2005. Our conversation highlights the valuable role of upcycling as a design method and how it came to inspire the industrial recycling system she developed. But Reet’s knowledge and experience of upcycling reaches far beyond the traditional use of this method. She continues to explore and expand...2021-05-2058 minThe Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 11 - Handled with Care - Coffee Bags + Circular Economy - Sylvia Calvo BCNThis episode is a conversation with Barcelona based eco designer and circular economy ambassador Sylvia Calvo of Sylvia Calvo BCN. Sylvia is driven by sustainable and circular principles and is motivated by the use residual natural materials, specifically coffee bags which are made from jute fibre. Her research in working with this resource and her ongoing collaboration with artists, craftspeople and local industry has contributed to the transformation and value perception of this material. Our discussion captures the importance of practitioner knowledge within the circular economy and the necessary ongoing learning th...2021-04-221h 11The Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 10 - New Methods + Practices = Reimagining Sewing Through Performance - Agente Costura - Lisa SimpsonThis episode is a conversation with Berlin based artist and performer, Lisa Simpson and her performative sewing and textile research practice. Her alternative approach to upcycling the discarded and second hand clothing began in Brazil where she established Agente Costura. A signature feature to Lisa’s work is in how she uses the Singer sewing machine as a musical instrument. The nature of her practice is motivated by her love of sewing which is brought to life in her studio, though her materials/tools and in her performances. Our discus...2021-04-081h 33The Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 9 - Animal Food Waste + Craft - Studio Billie van KatwijkThis episode is a conversation with Dutch based designer Billie van Katwijk of Studio Billie. Her interdisciplinary practice as a designer is one that has taken an unconventional path and consideration of everyday materials. She considers resources, processes and design outcomes carefully through a thoughtful process of examination that both physically and philosophically highlights the emphasis on nature and life cycles, transforming our understanding of materials, in particular to how we perceive and experience beauty - in all its stages and forms. Her work shines a light upon materials and concepts that are often consi...2021-03-2558 minThe Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 8 - Storytelling through Upcycling - Adhesif Clothing - Melissa Ferreira SchwagerThis episode is a conversation with textile artist and designer Melissa Ferreira Schwager about how she came to establish her brand Adhesif Clothing through her experience as vintage clothing buyer. After 17 years of being located in Vancouver, Canada she recently relocated to Germany. Her unique, patchwork aesthetic is an exploration of upcycling where zero waste methods are combined with sustainable surface design techniques. We talk about how she came to develop her knowledge and expertise in working with certain fibres and materials through the process of upcycling.Our discussion looks at how she chooses...2021-03-111h 18
Lower Coast Times‘Very Disturbing’: Dozens of Georgia Witnesses Expose Election Irregularities—Pt 2 | NTD00:00 David Gore, software engineer
05:09 Matthew Webler
08:34 Kristina Malimon, vice-chair of Oregon Young Republicans
12:02 Jamie J. Parrish, former vice-chair of the Fulton County GOP
22:13 Garland Favorito, IT professional, co-founder of VoterGA
37:18 Hale Soucie, volunteer recount monitor
43:38 Carolyn Garcia, poll watcher
50:11 Lisa Kaminsky, Fulton County recount monitor
58:12 Caroline Jeffords, GOP monitor
1:07:06 Stefan Bissle, Clayton County resident
1:10:34 Consetta Johnson, retired paralegal
1:13:03 Katherine Floam, Cobb County resident
1:19:01 Robin Hall, Fulton County observer
1:22:16 Vicki Sutton, voter
1:26:36 Alex Cruce
Over 40 witnesses spoke to the media at Cobb Country Republican...2021-03-0900 minThe Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 7 - Modern Barkcloth - Jose Hendo#TMR - Episode 7 - Modern Barkcloth - Jose Hendo This episode is a conversation with Ugandan born, London based artist and eco sustainable designer Jose Hendo about her specialised knowledge and experience in working with barkcloth - the world’s oldest textile made by man. We discuss how deeply connected she is to this resource and the impact it has had on her career and personal life not to mention its historical cultural significance to the people of Uganda.Jose is committed to the education and preservation of th...2021-03-041h 14The Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 6 - Infinite Possiblilties + Shibori - Mary JaegerThis episode is a conversation with the artist, textile/fashion designer the Mary Jaeger, based in Brooklyn, NYC. We begin our discussion on how she was introduced to traditional textile techniques and her expertise and knowledge of shibori. From shibori to tuck techniques, Mary’s integrated approach has enabled her to develop proprietary techniques that has come to inform and shape the signature textiles she is known for. Our conversation continues as she generously shares her experience on how these techniques are an opportunity to educate, inspire and transform our understanding of the contemporary use...2021-02-251h 17The Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 5 - Craftmanship + Coffee Packaging + Food Waste = New Material Developments - Meraky - Rosaria Marraffino Made in Italy with SoulThis episode is a conversation with the Italian brand Meraky. Our conversation begins with how they were introduced into working with discarded materials which led them to establish their brand - a brand known for creating high quality fashion accessories out of unusual materials. Part of our discussion looks at how craft has come to inform their approach in how they have come to develop design solutions using waste materials and what roadblocks they have encountered and how this has come to establish a new material development. We also talk about what motivates...2021-02-2250 minThe Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 4 - Powered by Wool - Jorie JohnsonThis episode is a conversation with Kyoto based international felt artist Jorie Johnson. Her specialised expertise and knowledge of wool and of the felting process is an example of a textile practice that is contributing to the field of contemporary felt making through her research and innovative approach to the medium. Our discussion examines how her lifelong passion and affinity for wool continues to be informed by historical and contemporary research. How her role as an educator allows her to share her knowledge of capabilities of wool felt. And what motivates her curiosity for wh...2021-02-221h 41The Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 3 - Regional Hemp + Slow Denim - Shreyans Kokra - Canvaloop#TMR - Episode 3 - Regional Hemp + Slow Denim - Shreyans Kokra - CanvaloopThis episode is a conversation with India based hemp textile leader, Shreyans Kokra of Canvaloop. Our discussion addresses how he came to transform a 40 year old family textile business that used to focus on synthetic textile production into a leading sustainable textile company who now produces hemp and alternative bast fibres harvested from the region. Shreyans shares not only his entrepreneurial journey but what they are doing differently to create impact a...2021-02-2049 minThe Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 2 - Foraged Nettle + Regional Textiles - Allan BrownThis episode is a conversation with UK based textile artist, Allan Brown and his investigative relationship of nettle as a fibre and resource. We discuss his discovery of the plant and how it has come to inform his knowledge and use of processes that have lead him to develop outcomes that have come to inspire a community - a material community. Allan's knowledge of this resource and of the environment that surrounds him continues to motivate his curiousity for what this fibre has to offer. We discuss the importance of regional textiles and localism, how t...2021-02-1256 minThe Material Revolution#TMR - Episode 1 - Cotton + Circularity - Benjamin Itter - Lebenskleidung#TMR - Episode 1 - Cotton + Circularity - Benjamin Itter - LebenskleidungThis episode provides an introduction to the cotton fibre and conversation with Berlin based textile company Lebenskleidung. Their journey began with this humble fibre which slowly enabled them to expand and specialise as a leading sustainable textile company in Germany (Europe). They wholesale a range of sustainable fabrics, serving as sourcing partners by building strong partnerships and relationships with local and regional manufacturers throughout Europe, India and Africa. We sat down with Benjamin Itter to discuss his expertise and experience in working with co...2021-02-091h 05
Two Artists Walk into a BarCapturing a Cultural Moment with Photographer Rennie BrownToday we get to hang out at the legendary Sai Woo in Vancouver and talk with photographer Rennie Brown. I discovered Rennie’s work when his ‘Artist in Studio’ images started appearing on the instagram feeds of so many artists I know and love. These portraits are intimate and evocative and I just had to meet him.
Our Guest Artist: Rennie Brown www.renniebrown.com
Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com
Our Bar: Sai Woo in Vancouver’s Chinatown www.saiwoo.ca
Now let’s head to Sai Woo and...2018-09-1400 min