Embroidery

December 20, 2019

Embroidery Artist Meticulously Recreates Art History’s Most Iconic Works as Tiny Brooches

Embroidery artist Ira Pashkevych translates some of the most famous works of art history into tiny textiles you can hold in your hand. Meticulously constructed, each short stitch acts as a brushstroke that captures a faithful likeness of paintings by artists like Vincent van Gogh and Monet. Pashkevych recreates their tactile strokes on a much smaller scale, and it's a testament to her incredible abilities to reproduce the works in this way.

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October 3, 2019

Interview: Artist Handcrafts Colorful Embroidered Jewelry Inspired by Her Filipino Heritage

Philippines-based artist Ruby Thursday (of Thursday CraftLove) handcrafts colorful, embroidered pendants and earrings that capture the beauty of her home country. From floral pendants inspired by garden walks during her childhood to abstract earrings influenced by island life, each of Ruby’s handmade statement pieces is a little reminder of her own roots. Ruby grew up among craftspeople, and first learned how to cross-stitch from her mother.

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September 13, 2019

Interview: My Modern Met Staff Writer Discusses Her New Book, ‘Embroidered Life’

If you're a fan of modern embroidery, you're probably familiar with the work of self-taught expert Sarah K. Benning. Since 2013, the contemporary crafter has breathed new life into the ancient art form with her stitched studies of plants, interiors, and other quaint still-life scenes. Six years later, and Benning has amassed a loyal following of artists—including My Modern Met's own Sara Barnes.

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August 19, 2019

Embroidered Anatomy Brooches Celebrate the Beauty of Human Life

Skulls, lungs, and human hearts might not be the prettiest of subjects, but Japanese textile artist Hiné Mizushima turns human organs into delightful embroidery designs for her series of wearable brooches. Her Kogin Embroidered Anatomy Brooches were part of a themed exhibition in Boris Zakkaten gallery in Tokyo earlier this year, displayed together with a collection of body-inspired textile pieces from other artists.

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