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Torn & Mended: Face Anger – Nancy Gildart

Within pages 239-255 Nancy Gildart talks about how devastating events, such as, the 9/11 attacks resulted in the increased presence of textile actions. This textile action is the idea of using textiles to communicate, allowing its maker to get their work out there as a contribution to the surrounding dialogue of the event. An example of this was Revered Lyndon Harris of St.Paul’s Chapel who wore patches from the uniform of the brave emergency crews who helped volunteer at ground zero to show his support.

“What do you do with a hole? Patch it? Sew it closed? Let it scar? Embellish it and make it beautiful?”

Within the Latter part of this chapter it explores how hand labor is linked with the ability to ease pain during and after the effects of  upsetting events, such as, the 9/11 disaster. Hand labor allows the maker to feel useful though having control over something and producing something positive. This practise allows for the maker to reflect during the time it takes to produce each stitch, providing a space for morning and remembrance. This process is limited when just going out and ‘BUYING’ a ready-made sentiment, thus highlighting the need to take the time to create rather than contributing to fast-fashion.[:]