During a residency in Australia textile artist Deirdre Nelson used the idea of a convict's love tokens, pierced coins left behind with loved ones, and pierced other objects, such as spoons, one of the few belongings convicts were allowed.
Deirdre Nelson: Liberty Spoons, plastic
'It is said that Blackwork embroidery was employed in order to disguise dirty fabrics and the bad hygiene of the Elizabethans.'
Inspired by this quote textile artist Dierdre Nelson created a hygiene kit for an Elizabethan for her exhibition ' The Dangers of Sewing and Knitting'.
found objects, linen stitched with silk and dental floss
6 comments:
um yeah. you knew i'd like this.
how are you my friend??
xo
i like this link to Deirdre, Cally... her work is full of interesting content and writing. Fascinated me.
thanks for fixing that! :)
hope you're well.
Always beautiful and inspirational here. This work is amazing.
The images you have will invoke the memories of these wonderful trees for years to come and the short sightedness of the city to cut them down.
sending you thoughts of love and health.
more beautful inspiratins!!
Hugs xxxx
Beautiful work, also love the idea behind the hygiene kit. Thanks for sharing!
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