17th March 2022
Our speaker was Bella May Leonard with a presentation 'Sculptural Stitch'
Bella studied embroidery gaining her BA Hons and worked as a Textile Artist, experimenting with stitch on various materials like acetate, to be able to see the front and back of the work; acrylic which allowed holes or designs to be cut out allowing lacing with shoe laces, washing line, plastic straws, cable ties many of which have been 'found' materials.
A Residency in Mexico enabled her to experience the culture, weaving and embroidery and allowed for collaboration with print makers to explore patterns, textures and symbols.
Bella's work reflects the cultures and materials which have inspired her.
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| Embroidery stitches |
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| Acrylic with lacing |
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| Inspired by Mexico and a hot water bottle, lino cuts used to print design and then embroidered |
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| Mexican inspiration |
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| Cable ties and plastic |
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| Stitch detail from Mexican man |
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| Stitch detail |
Mini workshop 1.00 - 3.30 pm Folk Art Designs on felt with Carrie and Trisha
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