There’s only so much you can do with a needle and thread…right? Meet three bold and creative artists who will deconstruct that idea and hopefully inspire your next clever endeavor.
Christine Stattin
Kristin Stattin is a Swedish-born, France-based textile artist whose work lies somewhere between embroidery and abstract painting, using thread to construct beautifully layered compositions. Stattin relies on a limited set of techniques, primarily straight stitches applied at varying lengths and dense clusters of French knots. Stattin emphasizes mindfulness in his practice, describing the process as “the practice of using your thoughts, feelings, and sensations to be present and translating your inner voice through lines, shapes, and colors.”
Bethany Duffy
Rather than treating thread as a surface medium, Derbyshire-based Bethany Duffy uses thread as a binding and connecting force, often creatively incorporating natural materials such as seashells. Duffy is trained in classical hand embroidery techniques, goldsmithing, blacksmithing, whitesmithing, stampwork, canvaswork, and crewelwork, all of which are incorporated into her practice.
joan schultz
Joanne Schulz is one of the key figures in contemporary art quilting, but her practice extends far beyond traditional textile work. She is known for transforming textiles into layered visual narratives that incorporate collage, photography, painting, and printing processes. In addition to this, Schulz is also a lecturer and poet. Talk about interdisciplinary creators.
Source: Our Culture – ourculturemag.com
