I was delighted to be invited by New York Public Library to hold a series of six workshops in 2019 at four different branch locations in the Bronx and Manhattan. So…… Let’s make Plarn! Plastic yarn made from plastic bags. Local Bronx artist Ruth Marshall will teach you how to crochet using this FREE yarn…
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Art in the Air 2
When I walked into the New York Public Library branch at Parkchester, I had a bit of an ‘aah’ moment. They had an outdoor courtyard!!!! Perfect for an art installation of paracord! It was very visible from the busy street and overhead subway, library patrons can only enter the branch by walking through it, and…
Art in the Air
My local library here in the Bronx has amazing programming for the general public to participate in. Working with library manager Dawn Holloway, who allowed me to install artwork in the library, and targeting children, teens, adults, senior and special needs, dozens of people were involved in the creation of Art in the Air. This…
Mental Floss
I recently shared my work with the staff of Mental Floss, a really fun, interesting website that shares random, interesting facts, quizzes and trivia. I talk about some of the ideas behind my work and viewer reactions. Enjoy! http://mentalfloss.com/article/92096/artist-knits-most-beautiful-animal-pelts
RUTH MARSHALL 