I'm joining Kat and the Unravelers today, with a still uncompleted cowl and a new cast on. It's Tuesday afternoon as I'm writing this and 12 degrees, so I'm apologizing ahead of time for the dark indoor pictures that follow.
I did cast on my Tunis mitts so I would have something to work on that I have been eagerly anticipating. I had decided to make Hot Waffles (ravelry link) and I did the ribbing but I think the beginning of the pattern rows are far too tight. I think I'll rip back to the ribbing (it's just a few rows) and knit forward with a needle at least one size larger.
This week I finished Here. I never thought I would be enjoying a graphic novel, but thanks to a recommendation from Kat, I did. Here
centers around a single corner of a room in a house, but it spans
billions of years, from prehistoric times to a distant future. McGuire’s
innovative storytelling technique involves layering multiple moments in
time on a single page. For example, a frame from 1907 might coexist
with one from 1957 and another from 2317. This layering creates a rich
tapestry that captures the cyclical nature of existence and the
interconnectedness.
McGuire’s artwork is deceptively simple yet
masterfully executed. He has used a muted color palette and clean lines
to carefully construct pages with frames that overlap and interact in
surprising ways. The minimalist style ensures that the focus remains on
the passage of time and the layers of history embedded in a single
location.
One of the most striking aspects of Here is its
ability to elicit an emotional response through subtle visual
storytelling. A recurring image of a woman laughing in 1957 juxtaposed
with scenes of loss or destruction in other years creates poignant
contrasts. The interplay between permanence and transience is
underscored by McGuire’s meticulous attention to detail. I think Here
would appeal to fans of graphic novels and readers intrigued by the
intersection of art and storytelling. I certainly found it intriguing and worthy of four stars.
What are you making and reading this week?
I go in spurts with graphic novels and when I do read them I do enjoy them immensely. Love your knitting and this weather is perfect for sitting and knitting endlessly!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have more yarn for your cowl, because it looks like a rough game of yarn chicken if not! I'm really intrigued by Here. I'm not a huge reader of graphic novels, but I've read some that are incredibly powerful, and this seems like one of those.
ReplyDeleteThat cowl looks like it will be warm (perfect for today's negative numbers here in Western PA!) Hot Waffles is a pattern I have on my "Ravelry List" of items I want to knit... hmmm a small mitten might work with the cone! I think I even have some handspun yarn that will work as well!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Here! I laughed at the page in the future when the woman describes wallets, watches, and keys to the group! I am so glad you enjoyed it as well!
Well done graphic novels are a real treat! I think it's time I try to find a copy of Here, and I thank you for the recommendation. Your cowl looks so warm and inviting, Bonny. And I think you'll have PLENTY of opportunities to wear it during this long, cold winter. (Sigh.) I made the Hot Waffles hat as a Christmas present one year, but have never made the mitts. Thank you for reminding me that . . . I already have the pattern and have long intended to knit a pair of the mitts.
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