Observing the quiet beauty of things, a knobbly stick or the worn handle of a well-used tool, Emily creates hand-stitched textiles with a delicate graphic quality.
Pincushion portrait - Bridget. Silk organza appliqué, hand stitched. Oak frame size 41.5cm x 49cm - SOLD
Pincushion portrait - Emily. Silk organza applique, hand stitched. Oak frame size 42cm x 52cm - SOLD
Whilst working on a collaborative project 'In Conversation' with fellow maker Bridget Bailey in 2016 Emily was again exploring the idea of portraits, looking at depicting the person through their workspace and tools. The pincushion is a vital tool if you are working in textiles, they are often beautifully made in tiny needle point. Emily is interested in representing stitch with stitch, but also how in doing so the already lovely object is imbued with greater reverence.
When you make a portrait and there is a recognisable likeness it is really exciting for the viewer who knows the person, when Bridget saw her pincushion portrait she had this same frisson of recognition. There is a very personal connection between a maker and their tools. Emily has spoken to many people who have their mothers or grandmothers pincushions and they hold cherished memories of making projects. Emily's pincushion portraits celebrate craft and people who make.
Portrait of a Textile Artist - Silk organza appliqué, hand stitched - SOLD
Beaker with brushes - Silk organza appliqué, hand stitched. Oak frame size 40cm x 47cm - SOLD
Green pincushion - Silk organza applique on linen, hand stitched - SOLD
Reel of Silko - Silk organza applique on linen, hand stitched - SOLD
Under a Beech Tree, Fern in Bonne Mamam Jar 2016 hand embroidered silk organza on linen - SOLD
Fern in pourer 2017 hand stitched silk organza on linen – 26cm x 32cm Oak frame 42cm x 52cm - SOLD
Lemon balm in coffe cup 2017 - Silk organza applique on linen ground, hand stitched. 21cm x 28cm Oak frame 37cm x 47cm
Footpath to Southwold 2014, Linen, silk organza applique, hand embroidered – Framed size 50 x 41cm - SOLD
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Emily's Still life are available to buy, please get in touch for stockist details or to see what is available to buy direct.