January 2, 2026
Intricate and Alluring “Thread Paintings” Use a Sewing Machine Like a Paint Brush
Painting is often thought of as being done with pigment, like acrylics and oils. But that’s not the case for Chris Roberts-Antieau. As a pioneer of machine embroidery and its possibilities, she refers to her primary body of work as “thread paintings,” using thread and fabric appliqué to create her complex compositions. They range in subject matter, from unbelievable true stories to her personal reflections on nature, reality, truth, and perception.
