Stitching into Reverie

an online exhibition

Every second day, for the next two weeks, I will be posting some of the artworks that I have been working on over the couple of years. Then, starting on Nov. 26, these artworks and more will be available for purchase through my online store.

My inspiration for these works, lies in the process itself, one which enables me to dream, and create through experimentation. To do so, I combine layers of collage, ink, paint and embroidery, developing my ideas through pattern, line, colour and form, exploring the boundaries between representation and abstraction. Along the way, I let contemplation and spontaneity guide me, reacting to the materials and the narratives they inspire.

This particular series of artworks have arisen from a desire to experiment with embroidery. This desire has come from a lifelong appreciation of textiles, carpets, and traditional costumes. This developed from my father, who collected these things and sold them to stores and museums. The texture, pattern, and intricate detail of these objects have always left me in awe.

As with all forms of play, my artworks are not meant to be serious and heavy. Instead, they are meant to be light and whimsical, and to bring you inspiration, comfort and joy.

Along each artwork, I have included a four-line story or poem. Writing these poems has provided me with another way to use my artwork for play. As you look at the artworks, I invite you to join in, to get lost in the reverie they bring, and think of your own poems or stories.