by julie boyd
Hand embroidery on stainless steel sieve
h: 25 w: 20 d: 6 (cms).
This work celebrates hand embroidery, a traditional textile technique, but with a playful twist of stitching onto a kitchen sieve. The delicate stitches and soft threads contrast with the rigid steel, transforming a functional household tool into a unique piece of art. The choice of sieve is more than just a quirky base. Its woven steel mesh uses a traditional textiles technique which is also widely used in industrial applications such as sieves. By bringing the combinations of materials and techniques together, the piece asks viewers to think differently about embroidery, weaving and how materials are used. The design draws inspiration from traditional tartan fabrics. The quirky nature of the sieve catches the viewer’s attention, while the detail invites a slower look revealing the intricate and slow process of hand embroidery.
£150 (As exhibited.)
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by julie boyd
Hand embroidery on fabric
h: 26 w: 26 d: 6 (cms).
‘Circles’ is a bold expression of colour and movement using contemporary hand embroidery. A field of circles, some subtly raised, along with soft curved lines that interlink the shapes, create a textured flowing surface. Needle and thread has been used to ‘paint’ the fabric surface with colour, light, shadow and rhythm inviting the eye to explore beyond the curves to see the intricate detail of the stitches. The framing of the embroidery in the wooden ring gives a nod to the traditional use of embroidery hoops when stitching, as well as mirroring a clock face which reflects the time consuming nature of hand embroidery.
£250 (As exhibited.)
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