I must admit, the prospect of embroidery a few weeks ago made my toes curl and insides cringe; in my assumptions I thought embroidery belonged more in nursing homes and car boot sales rather than an art school, but it just proves not to judge a (roatation) by its cover! Beginning embroidery my misconception has been shattered. From the previous students work Kate showed us its clear now the contemporary style creative embroidery has, and the potential of 'taking a line for a walk'. After brief tutorials on the Bernina's I have began sampling for this section of the unit. I feel like my drawings and research go quite well with embroidery as I enjoy marks and figures.
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| Black nylon applique on white wool. Bernina straight stitch and hand embroidered french knots |
Kate asked us to produce a series of black and white samples, challenging us to focus and develop on line qualities and get used to the Berninas before introducing colour. I continued on with my interest in ancient Egypt, but more in the linear properties found in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and the contrast of organic figurative markings of rocks I saw at the museum, playing with the flow of shapes and using applique, reverse applique and stitch to obstruct or promote movement in the piece.
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| reverse applique, white felt, white organza |
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| figurative drawing of pharaoh, straight foot, chording foot, and freehand foot on grey Holland linen |
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