Vanitas - modern musings…
This is an ongoing project that considers the modern dilemma of consumerism and resources - whether its commentary on fast fashion or the way we choose to live and use the resources available to us all. Reflection on the natural world is a key part of these works - either as observational botanical drawings or as in the case of the Ruskin nominated piece ‘Vanitas’ and the ‘Bad Fairies’ that carried a deadly Zika virus to Brazilian families - little did we realise that a much deadlier pandemic was lurking around the corner.
Vanitas - Ruskin Prize 2019 shortlist - freehand machine embroidered linen
Vanitas detail - Ruskin Prize nominated piece, a response to consumerism.
The Mermaid's Lure - Freehand machine embroidered sculpture in found dome.
Bad Faries sampling - Freehand machine embroidered steel mesh with Zika virus mosquito sketch reference.
Bad Faries - Freehand machine embroidered steel mesh in response to Zika virus outbreak.
Dr Rorschach's Entomology collection
The Cover Girls - freehand machine embroidery over digital print.
Bazaar Cover Girl detail
WIP - Cover girl process
Vogue Cover Girl - detail