From Me to You
A 6-book series of children's stories inspired by the elderly of Cape Town.
A 6-book series of children's stories inspired by the elderly of Cape Town.
From Me to You is project that was created in order to reveal the wisdom of the marginalised society of the elderly who live in old age homes. Six elderly were chosen to be interviewed about their lives, moral convictions, and what they have learned over the years.
Each story is based on one individual and their wisdom. Each addresses a social problem and then attempts to give a solution for that problem.
Two books are created entirely out of secondhand fabrics and materials, to emphasize the cradle to cradle theory of old becoming new. Techniques incorporated into the books included sewing, screen-printing, applique, hand embroidery, printmaking, crochet, as well as skills possessed by the elderly.
A closed loop system was created as elderly of the community were able to contribute to the younger generation in their community. The project ended off with a reading session at the local library with 40 3-5 year olds and the elderly who were involved.
Each story is based on one individual and their wisdom. Each addresses a social problem and then attempts to give a solution for that problem.
Two books are created entirely out of secondhand fabrics and materials, to emphasize the cradle to cradle theory of old becoming new. Techniques incorporated into the books included sewing, screen-printing, applique, hand embroidery, printmaking, crochet, as well as skills possessed by the elderly.
A closed loop system was created as elderly of the community were able to contribute to the younger generation in their community. The project ended off with a reading session at the local library with 40 3-5 year olds and the elderly who were involved.
Reading Session
Fabric Books
The following fabric books created were donated to the Children's Section of the Cape Town Public Library to use for further use in reading sessions for local schools and creches.
Paper books are available for purchase. R55 each or R300 for the set of 6. Contact leahkirstendesign@gmail for purchase.