Punainen Mekko

Apr 15, 2023

Punainen mekko on monivuotinen, palkittu, maailmanlaajuinen ja yhteistyöhön perustuva kirjontaprojekti. Sen ideoi brittiläinen tekstiilitaiteilija Kirstie Macleod, joka aloitti Punaisen mekon vuonna 2009. Aluksi installaationa esitellyssä mekossa Macleod istui kirkkaassa kuutiossa mekko yllään ja työskenteli sen kirjonnan parissa. Seuraavien 14 vuoden aikana mekon osat matkustivat ympäri maailmaa, ja niitä kirjottiin jatkuvasti eri käsien toimesta. Sen parissa on työskennellyt 365 naista, 7 miestä ja 2 ei-binääristä taiteilijaa 50 maasta, sekä yleisöä kaupungeissa, joissa mekko on ollut esillä. Prosessin aikana Punaisesta mekosta on tullut hämmästyttävä ilmaisuväline naisille ympäri maailmaa, joista monet asuvat sodan runtelemissa maissa, köyhyyden haavoittuvissa olosuhteissa tai pakolaisina. Heidän tunteitaan, tarinoitaan ja unelmiaan on kirjottu materiaaliin. Tämä lyhytelokuva kertoo Punaisen mekon upean tarinan ja sen merkityksen joillekin sen luojille.

Tämä elokuva on seuralainen Punaiselle mekolle sen matkalla ympäri maailmaa näyttelyihin, joissa se esitetään yhdessä itse Punaisen mekon kanssa.

Vuodesta 2009 lähtien taiteilija Kirstie Macleod on ottanut mukaan käsityöläisiä ympäri maailmaa jakamaan poliittisia, kulttuurisia ja henkilökohtaisia tarinoitaan Punainen mekko -teokseen.

Nyt alkaa uusi matka, kun Kirstie ja mekko matkustavat gallerian kylmistä valoista Chiapasin vuorille Meksikoon ja tapaavat kaksi naista, jotka ovat osallistuneet teoksen luomiseen. Hyvin harvat kirjojat ovat nähneet mekon kokonaan koottuna, eikä Kirstie ole tavannut moniakaan heistä tähän mennessä.

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Charlotte Sep 18, 2023

The world needs something good to do, in relationships and encouragement, to bring us together in harmony.

Elinor Graham May 30, 2023

Awesome! The resilience of women around the world is so heartening.

Elinor Kapp May 4, 2023

What a wonderful enterprise! It sounds fascinating and very worthwhile. Thank you for sharing it with me,
Elinor

Jude Irwin May 4, 2023

I think it’s an interesting and admirable project. Shame the video caption writer was not fully literate. Mistakes such as “it’s” instead of “its” leap to the eye.

Eleonora Apr 28, 2023

Very important, very beautiful, great strength

Carlienne Frisch Apr 24, 2023

Thank you, Ruth, for sharing this story. Because I've had very little success with ANY kind of needlework (except, perhaps, reattaching a loose button), I marvel at the talent of women who excel at needlecrafts. My Czech grandmother and my mother both crocheted, and my Babi knitted some elaborate items, including a pullover sweater for me. I did not appreciate their talent at the time but now wish I had inherited even a kernel of it. Thank you for using your many talents to showcase the work of others.

Larissa Olivier Apr 21, 2023

Absolute amaizing dress.story.idea
Thank you for sharing
We need this type of stories in the world
Also here in sunny South Africa

Aliya Apr 21, 2023

Such a heartfelt idea! Thank You and I hope it inspires more internationally connecting projects that build Love, Trust and Empathy vs. power and capitalism.

Catherine Apr 20, 2023

Are there any stories in this project from the Red Dress project of First Nations/American Indian/Native American disappeared women?

Veera Dastoor Apr 17, 2023

It's an amazing way of dissolving boundaries and sharing beauty and skill.

Phyllis Kelley Apr 16, 2023

Ohhhh,myyy. Such Beauty and Inspiration. An uplifting documentary demonstrating the depth of global women’s outreach through the ancient art of using a simple needle, a strand of thread on a beautiful textile in global motion. What a Gift to All of Us.

Bitty Truan Apr 16, 2023

What a beautiful project and video. I am always amazed by the talent, strength and similarities of women all over the world. I would travel anywhere in the USA or Mexico to see this dress.

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Nupe Apr 19, 2023

I would hope that this story and dress would go on a grand tour for all to see. The news of it needs to spread and be heard.

Ashisha Apr 16, 2023

In this particular time in world history, we NEED to use art or whatever resource to build community and connection ...this way all lives matter.

Virginia Apr 16, 2023

Hermoso proyecto que une a mujeres de todo el mundo a través de su creatividad y deseo de expresión

Ann Whittaker Apr 16, 2023

A beautiful story of creativity, of healing, of love and global unity. I hope it comes to Boston. Ma. area. I would love to see it! Truly a women's story. Thank you, Kirstie!

Sandra Stanley Apr 15, 2023

One of the most heart-warming stories I've come across in ages! Huge Thank you and great appreciation to all those involved. Blessings from Salmon Arm, British Columbia Cda

JANE DONELON Apr 15, 2023

BOTH THE DRESS AND THE STORIES ARE VERY BEAUTIFUL! SUCH A WELL-THOUGHT- OUT AND INSPIRATIONAL PROJECT! THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED.

Mary Apr 15, 2023

Absolutely stunning to see the glory of the Red Dress on Daily Good here. It’s marvellous to see it shared so widely. It is an inspiring and uplifting piece of work. I’ve seen it 7 times when it was up here at Preston Park in the North East. A real treat. ❤️

Paula Apr 15, 2023

That's magnificent! All this embroidery and design talent all over the world -- and someone with the vision to pull it all together.

Sylvia Koethe Apr 15, 2023

This beautiful project shows the love and perseverance women from around the world shared their artistic talents to encourage us to make beautiful works for gifts to give freely as they have. Thank you to them and Kristie.

Lizabeth Gayle Wheeler Apr 15, 2023

This little film broke my heart with its stunning beauty, and then stitched it back together so to be uplifted. So grateful to be part of the collective called women. 🙏

Lorraine Apr 15, 2023

Wow, I am absolutely blown away with tears by the concept in this project, the women, their stunning work, the beauty, the energy, the symbolism and the global unity of women world wide. Sending deep heartfelt appreciation to everyone!

Shetal Walters Apr 15, 2023

Inspiring and aspiring video.

Kate Lucas Apr 15, 2023

What a brilliant concept, so lovingly born and nurtured. It is heartening to see such expressions of beauty emerging from brave souls who have so little. Truly they have given something priceless in the spirit of sisterhood and creativity.

Treva Apr 15, 2023

Art is the medium through which we create a revolution , therefor creating a shift toward compassion for all beings, especially Mother Earth!

Kristin Pedemonti Apr 15, 2023

Beautiful meaningful collaboration!
Thank you for inspiring me to move forward with a collaborative Kintsugi piece I've been working on the last 3 years. ❤

Donna Butler Apr 15, 2023

What an amazing idea and it is absolutely beautiful!

Roberta tK Apr 15, 2023

What an awesome project. I hope you’ll consider asking the Smithsonian Museum to exhibit the dress after you have shown it all that you want to see it. It is a beautiful creation and a touching story.