I have to admit that I have mixed feelings about yarn
bombing. On one hand, I appreciate
the need for artistic expression. Seeing
a hotel decorated in yarn, as recently described by the Yarn
Harlot, has to be quite a sight.
On the other hand, I’m not sure I find a lot of value in using scraps of
yarn to cover random objects simply because it can be done.
There have been some great examples of yarn bombing used to
decorate utilitarian objects. For
example, the AKG has a member who “yarn bombed” an old chair, giving it new
character and life:
In another instance of decorative yarn bombing, a group of
senior citizens from the West Flamingo Active Adult Center in Las Vegas and the
local Boy Scout Troup 238 decided to “yarn bomb” a utilitarian pedestrian
bridge over a local parkway. http://bit.ly/OGfLWi The group created a sun motif designed
to complement the work of nearby Sunrise Hospital.
Anyone who knows me also knows that I can’t resist good
social or political commentary. So
imagine my delight when I found this juicy piece of yarn bombing:
You guessed it!
That would be a naked Prince Harry (or nekked, for those true
Southerners) guarding the family jewels that were otherwise publically
displayed recently in Las
Vegas. What makes this yarn
bombing especially delicious is that this irreverent display sits near the very
proper the Royal crown and other decorations that were crafted for the recent
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
So let the controversy begin: Yarn Bombing – creative expression or a poor use for
perfectly good yarn. Please be
sure to leave your comments below.
And all posters are encouraged to use the term “family jewels” in their
posts. I look forward to reading
your thoughts on this pressing topic.
