Settling in to my new studio, self-criticism and the creative process and weaving new work.
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- I am settling in well in my new work space and am trying out different weaving positions to find one that works best. This is still ongoing though!
I also chat about self-criticism during the creative process and how to look at it as way that can be beneficial. You see me make a commissioned basket, a new sculpture and finish some skibs.
Music: (in order of appearance in the video)
-Benjamin Thompson-Lullaby
-Mara Van Aelst on harp playing Tuamgraney Castle
-Ashton Edminster - Break the Distance - thmatc.co/?l=D...
Asher Fulero Wandering soul
I am a full-time basket maker and artist living in Tipperary, Ireland with my family. Off-grid in the forest on a mountain.
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It is so fun getting a glimpse into the world of a determined, capable and talented artist. Your space seems to be getting woven around you as you struggle in its womb to find that productive corner. I wonder if your table needs to loose a few rigid corners, or pull in a swivel round table that can easily be height adjusted. I just had a vision of very thick river willow being woven in a thick basket table for your stool and swivel table. But remember we take 9 months in a womb to outgrow it. Studios take lifetimes to consume us. It seems you have emerged now and I can't wait to see how far you will go blazing your trail. Just remember we are all cheering you and your family on! Go Get it!
Oh bonnie, thanks for those lovely words. I also feel like I am emerging and moving into a new phase. All the working bits need time to fall into place and I am giving it time as this cannot be rushed. Much love xx
My art professor always said that each piece is practice for the next. Your work is awesome. I like your thoughts on self critic.
Well said!
Your daughter’s harp music is beautiful! You must be very proud of her. The videos you share always inspire me to be a better person, thank you Hanna. Fabulous baskets.
Oh Laura how lovely thanks!
OMG Hanna what an amazing workspace with views to die for! Thank you for your detailed videos which coupled with your determination and enthusiasm, encourage me to keep ‘having a go’ at weaving. If I ever get to visit your area I will definitely book myself on one of your workshops.
Question. When you make those shallow trays, do you reuse the border offcuts? Just interested to know as they are long rods and it seems such a waste otherwise.
Thanks
Hi Christine, yes keep going! And have fun too.
I usually use off cuts from other basket borders to weave the trays. If your rods are longer and flexible enough weave them back around until they are too thin. So instead of using another rod for the next row, bend the old rod around the base circle and weave it. Hope this helps? Love H
That sculptural piece is pretty beautiful to me, and fascinating to look at. thank you for sharing your process.
This is such good advice. We can all be over critical of our own work. I think it's a lovely basket and no doubt someone will immediately think of a perfect use for it, and fall in love with it.
Yes it's about the process of making, more then the result. Thanks Judith!
Hanna, I can just feel the love that you have for your work and your new work space. Your work is amazing!!!!
Thank you so much Linda, much appreciated!
Merci de faire voyager votre création, si sensuelle. J'adore
very true words about self critick. I think the willow decide and design too, so I can not control complet. And it is ok! It is how it is and I have to akcept it. And ofcourse I learn with each basket more and more! Thanks for this video💚
Exactly!!
I love your viedos, and watching you create form mother nature, you are a inspiration to others.
Thanks for sharing your studio processes, and I love the big basket shape!
Welcome, thanks!
The non-traditional basket is awesome. (Same with what I think were placemats behind you - I like the thick cut willow that end up looking like dots around the border). I was worried when I saw you take your shears to your sculpture's wall! I love the distortions in the piece. Seems like something could be done with the vertical lines. They're visually dynamic. It reminds me of a pumpkin or a basket that was sat on, which sounds funny to say. But there is a ceramics artist I heard of who would make beautiful pieces then drop them on the floor and they went all wonky. Total Fun. I like the sculpture. Makes me want to have it in my life and find a use for it
Hi Kim, thanks for your lovely words! I feel the same about the ribs, or uprights, and feel they are such a feature and something I would like to explore more. Maybe making them thicker?
I think the basket you call a a sculpture is lovely, I Love the coulurs and their shapes in the basket.
Thanks Monica!
Love the basket anyone would be proud of that Thanks for sharing
Thanks Michael!
Incredible work and accompanying music 🤩
Thanks Anna!
So lovely Hanna ❤ I love your sculptured ‘pod’ …. One a bit bigger, with a sheepskin rug inside it and Wi-Fi and you’ve the perfect work-from-home pod 😊
Beautiful. Everything. Thank you👍👏🙏
So I have to ask, if you had a consinement for 1000 wicker waste baskets. Would that be more rewoarding tha creating that most beautiful creation that you are haveing douts about. I must say NO. By the way love the bottom.
I’m so inspired by your videos, Hanna, thank you for sharing your process😊
Gorgeous basket - warts and all. Love the distorted shape.
Thank you for your passion and skill. I have been on a binge! What you create is just beautiful.
Уважаемая Анна,меня зовут тоже Анна.я с огромным удовольствием смотрю ваши видео и бесконечно восхищаюсь вами.немного плету сама. Вы -замечательный талантливый человек!Спасибо вам!
Have you ever made something to be used as lamp shades, or woven a pyramid shaped basket (open top or even open top and bottom )or is it even possible?
I love hand-made crafts with natural ressources because they are not perfect! Thanks for your words about self-criticism 😊
Yes, they carry the makers hand.
@@HannaVanAelst Exactly! You can feel the love put into the work. Factory produced articles are boring.
Well done Hanna I came across you pre Covid and watched lots of your very helpful videos! So glad to see you are still going strong and enjoying your fabulous new studio, what a view😀👏love your thoughts on self criticism. I work on a low table and chair with shorter legs at the front so your basket is sloping away from you, with holes drilled into the table so I can anchor my basket in the centre once I’ve done the base and put in uprights, with a bodkin and swivel it round (Jenny Crisp works like this) I found I got no back ache or shoulder pain when I attended her one day workshop. Your work is exquisite
Hi Jenny,
Thanks! Yes I am also experimenting with that kind of work bench, similar. Finding my feet.... Thanks for being here! love xx
On a day when i was only to aware of how loud my own self critic has been of late, i watched your video. Thank you for offering your perspective on the usefulness of this inner dialogue. I’ll listen more deeply next time. And as for your sculpture - simply beautiful.
Thanks! Yes even the negative voices can teach us something I believe.
Nagyon szép GRATULÁLOK !!!!!
Thank you Hanna!
Welcome!
La musique n’est pas nécessaire et nuits a comprendre ce que tu fais,,je préférais que tu explique!!!
There are so many cultures around the world that intentionally made mistakes in their work for whatever reason. Not being perfect is a good thing.
There is always someone who is going to love it as is, even though the creator wishes something was slightly different. Our inner critic voice is often perfectionism popping out.
I agree, the creative process is fascinating!
I think its Beautiful just the way it is !!!
a lot of hard work you put into it " its a great job " i like it
Красивые корзины, мне нравятся.
well done,such a talented lady, love your accent Love from UK 🇬🇧
Thank you so much!
I absolutely love your work! So glad i found your channel
I'm so glad!
Hi Hanna, thanks for sharing.Your basket sculpture is beautiful, the colours and contours, so tactile. I love your honesty about thinking it was crap but you persevered. We are our worst critics, what your eye sees ours doesn't and I love it :) xx
Oh thanks Deb!
Nice video, thanks.
Oooh so schön ❤❤❤❤❤
Are you in Ireland hanna
Yes I am
I can’t believe you don’t have a million views on your videos! ❤❤❤ Thank you so much. Your sculpture piece could be in a museum. It’s beautiful. The music, especially from your family, was amazing and the icing on the cake. 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! 😊