Publisher's Synopsis
Here is an energetic, informative, and inspiring exploration of craftivism - the intersection of art and activism - throughout American history, with particular focus on the present day. Craftivism means using handmade art to provoke, to interrupt, to draw attention, to help others, and hopefully to bring change. Ever heard of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, which helped raise awareness of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s? That's craftivism. Remember the bright pink pussyhats from the Women's March in 2017? That's craftivism, too. In 'Crafting Change', author Jessica Vitkus interviews modern craftivists and scholars who study political crafting of the past.
