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Monday, March 14, 2016

MARCH 2016. FELTED CREATURES. Day 14. TALL POPPY

Tall Poppy
Today's piece is a playful nod to something I learned about while living in New Zealand. A cultural phenomenon in multiple countries, Tall Poppy Syndrome goes by many names. People in some societies are resented, criticized, and even attacked for talents and achievements which distinguish them from the rest of their peers. Standing above the crowd can result in being chopped down and made equal in stature to the rest of the population so that discontent and envy remain at a minimum. The focus being on the reminder to retain a sense of humility.

Tall Poppy (she is only 4.5" x 1", but is MUCH taller at 11" x 5" by being on a stand) is made of needle felted wool, silk throwsters, and a tall metal thing I found in a junk shop. 
 
Tall Poppy (detail)
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4 comments:

  1. dotty seiter: now playingMarch 15, 2016 at 5:58 AM

    Corinna, love Tall Poppy! What fun to hear the back story and learn a bit of culture/sociology. Your display is also magnificent. I love seeing your props, and picturing your setting everything up for you photo shoots : )

    My immediate thought when I read the back story was to wonder what Brené Brown would say about Tall Poppy Syndrome. Are you familiar with Brené Brown's work?

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  2. UnknownMarch 15, 2016 at 7:02 AM

    Yes, about Brown's work. I actually saw a video of hers yesterday. I do wonder how she'd see it. Reading about tall poppy led to finding out about crab mentality. That formed an image in my mind right away!

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  3. SheilaMarch 15, 2016 at 1:07 PM

    Love this... she has such a sweet smile :)And I love your tall metal thing up cycling! LOL

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    1. UnknownMarch 16, 2016 at 5:16 PM

      Thank you :) I like collecting metal things I might use in a sculpture later.

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