Mackay City Library has the most amazing magical tree outside near their swings. I love looking at the tree when its bear so to see it with knitted art work its spectacular. Last time we went to Mackay Library there was a few branches covered in the Knitting pieces, when we went to Mackay Artspace Gallery there were many more branches covered……
Geurrilla Knitting Project
Spotlight even jumped on board with the Mackay Geurrilla Knitting Project. If you collected your card from Mackay Artspace Gallery you were able to get a discount on Wool/Knitting needles etc. It started in the first half of the year and finished by July 24. Yet many others must be joining in on the Geurrilla craze because tagging the tree is gaining momentum. It really does look good – and like the idea behind of the Knitting pieces covering grey :: the project does make one smile!
Mackay Tree Flower Power ::
Asking for the Guerrilla Knitting Project to be left to enjoy!
On-Going Project
Love the bright colours of this one!
Flowers ~
Amazing how well they fit the tree branches 🙂
Wondering how its attached so well?
Do they add it to the tree and then sew it together…
or does it have Velco added to it?
This Tree Snake Captured Our Boys Eye~
It looked so real like!
Knitted Ball ~
Adds more colour to the Tree
Love the Colours of this one~
Reminds me of the garden beds at Mackay Orchid House!
Tree Outside Mackay City Library ~
Sure makes us smile 🙂
The History And The Beginning Of Yarn Bombing ::
It started back in 2004 and has gone world wide. It’s a form of Graffiti yet its not damaging a building nor is it permanent! There are many names for the Art ::
-
Yarn bombing,
-
yarnbombing,
-
yarnstorming,
-
guerrilla knitting,
-
urban knitting
-
graffiti knitting
Its main aim is to create colour to a space that is otherwise grey. And is even a way for Artists to express themselves through the many different designs.
There are many groups and now many reasons why Geurrilla (or Guerrilla – there are two ways to spell it!) Knitting is popping up in various places. From making a statement, to advertising a certain theme to even celebrating anniversaries of certain places/people! I like the beauty of the colours that add to the beauty of a tree!
This is what the tree looks like before the added Geurrilla Knitting Projects were added!
A few Snakes were on the Tree ~
Now there are more splashes of colour!
Do You Have Any Yarn Bombing Projects Near Where You Live?
If so share them on our Facebook Wall or even over at Pinterest~ we would love to see them!
What Do You Think of the Mackay Geurrilla Knitting Project?
Cheers
Lisa
New Life on the Road
What an awesome project Lisa!! I love the branch outside the library. And the knitted ball.
It’s only recently that I heard of yarn bombing, and found the kid’s picture book ‘Extra Yarn’. I hadn’t seen such great examples of the real thing before though.
We have a great (amazingly creative!) local arts group here who I can imagine doing something like this too. Maybe I’d better share this on Facebook, and give them a bit of inspiration!!
Hi Brigid,
Oh that would be soo cool – having a group get together to put together there own Geurilla Knitting project! If you do get together and tag somewhere let us know – would love to see the photos 🙂
Cheers
Lisa
Hi Lisa, I just came across your site tonight and all I can say about your story is WOW! You guys are so brave selling up and travelling indefinitely with no fixed address. What an inspiration 🙂
I’m in Canberra so if you are ever this way you will have to look me up.
Angel recently posted..How to build a privacy screen
Hi Angel,
Thanking you for your very kind words 🙂
We would love to go to Canberra – and yep would love to connect with you!
We have no plans on ever stopping with travelling!
Cheers
Lisa