The Cautionary Tales
These works were made in response to the concept of vulnerability and the further I investigated, the more darkness I saw in traditional fairy tales. Some of the works are in response to these tales, others to political situations at the time or other texts and rhymes. Most of the works are a combination of analogue printmaking combined with freehand machine embroidery.
Hansel and Gretel 1 - mixed media print and stitch on cotton poplin
Owl etching on cloth
Hansel & Gretel 2 - They were so hungry, what harm could it do?
Snow Queen
Nettle shirt for the Seventh Swan brother
The Red shoes, safely contained.
The Cautionary tales - mixed media installation
Detail from 'Mother's Tale' - Angela Carter's handling of Bluebeard.
Raised by Wolves - Freehand machine embroidered canvas
Take my Hand
Secret Garden P89
Snow White never could resist a juicy Braeburn - freehand machine embroidery
Babe in the wood - digital collage