This was part of an embroidery project i did in the first year of my degree, it was focused around traditional textiles and needlework techniques and throughout the project I referenced samplers and the oppression of women though textiles that I found in 'The Subversive Stitch'.
I collected found teabags, lace, doilies and used the traditional hand embroidery techniques that the young women would have used on their samplers.
I am a textile artist specialising in mixed media design with ceramics.
In my work I explore the everyday rituals and traditions that we are all so familiar with. I have an ongoing preoccupation with the ideas surrounding the family as well as woman's role within society and the home. This is a strong theme which runs through my work.
I have a particular fascination with the oppression of women through traditional textile techniques.
The themes of my work are also inspired by the materials I work with: found papers, fabrics and crockery.
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