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Time, Time, Time ⌛
Read more: Time, Time, Time ⌛In which, I write about the Wheel of Time, zine making, freedom within structure, web design as worldmaking, and embracing my inner Samwise.
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I’ve been waiting 26 years for this.
Read more: I’ve been waiting 26 years for this.In which, I open a 26 year old time capsule, make a mood board, reflect on leaving Substack, and read Seaborn by Michael Livingston.
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It's me, Sarah Shotts. Zine inside!
Read more: It's me, Sarah Shotts. Zine inside!In which I escape the algorithm, change my typewriter ribbon, and consider imperfection in the age of AI.
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The Medium is the Message
Read more: The Medium is the MessageA few years ago I started making artwork with a gallery setting in mind (rather than Instagram.) That completely changed the kinds of things I was making. I started the series My Brain on Motherhood and have been in over 10 fine art exhibitions. That never would have happened if I kept making art “for”…
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Bright Spots for Your Day
Read more: Bright Spots for Your DayI’m still writing a novel so I’m keeping this short and sweet. In the Studio ✂️ When I finish a big project (like crowdfunding Entwined) or have a lot of big feelings to process I like to make things with my hands. After my first book I started my first bricolage The Mental Load. This…
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The Ancient Technology of RSS
Read more: The Ancient Technology of RSSHow have you been? Since taking my foot off the gas here at Substack I’ve freed up a lot of time and creative energy. If you’re feeling pressure to post weekly it’s worth asking yourself what your intentions are. If it’s all about growth there’s no doubt there is a benefit to posting weekly. But…
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From the kitchen table to NYC 🗽
Read more: From the kitchen table to NYC 🗽Flashback to four years ago… It was Christmas Day and I was sitting at the kitchen anxiously trying to finish a weaving to submit to an exhibition about motherhood. Here’s a video showing the weaving process. I made data weavings recording each time I was interrupted by tying a knot. I barely finished and photographed…
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Stepping Softly into 2024
Read more: Stepping Softly into 2024Not yet archived. Still at https://sarahshotts.substack.com/p/hello-from-a-human-jungle-gym
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How it Feels to Me Update
Read more: How it Feels to Me UpdateNot yet archived. Read here: https://sarahshotts.substack.com/p/how-it-feels-to-me-update
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Rekindling a Note Taking Practice
Read more: Rekindling a Note Taking PracticeNot yet archived. Currently at: https://sarahshotts.substack.com/p/instead-of-feeling-guilty-i-got-curious
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