Lost Memories, a conceptual piece of textile art with naturally dyed fabrics, real leaves and hand embroidery with vintage threads. It explores the loss of memory and how everyday happenings such as walks and collecting precious found items can be forgotten forever. The everyday represented by the real leaves and the paths we take intricately hand embroidered around them, with the central space reflecting upon what is lost.
 
 
- conceptual textile artwork
- hand embroidered with vintage thread
- real leaves
- naturally dyed fabric
- unique and innovative
- explores memory loss
 
Lost Memories features naturally dyed vintage fabrics pieced together as our memories should be, overlapping slightly and creating a vision. The real leaves, preserved to last, are central to this work with hand embroidery stitches taking their wandering path around them in reds, golds. browns and dark greens giving an Autumnal look to the artwork. These stitches give a slightly raised texture to the work and draw the eye around each leaf on a journey. Lost Memories is a delicate artwork, that encourages contemplation and recall of memories - those we spend time with, the places we visit and events we share.
 
Lost Memories is for those who enjoy adding unique, conceptual artwork to their home that creates intrigue, inspires conversation and evokes memories of times gone by. Lost Memories comes with a small branch to display the work hanging off. Alternatively, it could be framed or displayed in other ways. Suitable for any room in the home, avoid damp spaces and direct sunlight. Ideal as a special gift, to celebrate a loved one and their achievements. The combination of naturally dying and use of real leaves means that Lost Memories cannot be replicated and it is a unique, one off piece of artwork. The fabric measures approximately
 
 
Part of the Nature's Reminiscence collection; there are other complementary pieces here.
 
Lost Memories will be packaged carefully to arrive in perfect condition; collection from Saltburn by the Sea or events I am attending is welcomed. First class postage to the UK mainland is included in the cost of all artwork. For delivery to other areas please contact me for a postage cost. For more information about the packaging of textile artwork or advice on how to care for textile artwork please see the frequently asked questions page here.