My phrase "a rage for Binche" was not meant as a putdown. Not at all.
My "prequel" to Devon said "Technique and Design," not "Technique OR
Design." In fact I think (not an original thought) that it is
constant refining and pushing of orthodox techniques that ultimately
produces breakthroughs in ideas (design). Incidentally, and as an
aside, I am waiting for some wire genius to exploit the memory
feature of wire (thread hasn't got that talent), but that's what
"virtuoso" performers are all about.
Well, now that dear Clay has taken a nutty little drift of thought
and made it respectable and desirable, what's our next step? How do
we begin to establish our gallery? And what is the distinction
between "modern" and "contemporary?" My only stipulation would be
that nothing ugly or clumsy be entered in our gallery. Let us not
forget that the fundamental nature of lace is __elegance.
P.S. And yes, will I ever forget my wowed reaction when a Bulletin
came in, a year or two ago, with Janice Blair's "Mask" on it? Just my
idea of everything modern, contemporary, elegant and plain gorgeous.
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