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What is Boro Boro Embroidery?

Boro Boro, or Boro Embroidery is a Japanese embroidery technique, derived from necessity rather than for artistic pursuit. Boro Boro...

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What does an artist do all day?

That's not an easy question to answer as every artist is different; some work as a full time artist and some have other jobs. Each artist...

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Values and Creating Artwork

Values and making artwork that aligns with those values is very fulfilling, but not always easy to do. Sometimes those values that are...

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What is research based art?

Research based arts practice is a term that is heard often, but what exactly does it mean?

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Embroidery on Unusual Materials; wood, paper, metal

Embroidery on unusual materials adds interest and meaning to textile artwork. Paper stitching, embroidery on balsa wood and metal.

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Unfinished Coif - Tudor Blackwork Embroidered Coif

Traditional Tudor blackwork embroidery as part of PhD research into experiences of recreating embroidered collections.

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Arts Practice and Processes

As a textile artist, I am inspired by hidden stories and memories, protecting and honouring them through stitch. I explore relationships...