A Letter in Mind 2020

A Letter in Mind 2020- Envelope on an easel stating "I'm taking Part''. Pstmark with November dates of the Letter in Mind Exhibitions

A new embroidery for a new exhibition. I’m pleased to announce that my work has been accepted for A Letter in Mind 2020. The exhibition will take place at the Oxo Building, Oxo Tower Wharf, London. It will open to the public from 5-8 November 2020 11-6pm. Free entry. Every piece of art is for sale on-line with the proceeds going to the National Brain Appeal. This is the first time any of my art will be for sale.

To book a time to visit or to purchase a piece of art, visit https://www.nationalbrainappeal.org/get-involved/a-letter-in-mind/

A Letter in Mind 2020- Envelope on an easel stating "I'm taking Part''. Pstmark with November dates of the Letter in Mind Exhibitions
A Letter in Mind

“A Letter in Mind has gone from strength to strength and this year they are supported by a number of internationally-renowned creatives including Zandra Rhodes, Chantal Joffe, Mark Dion, Morag and Ishbel Myerscough, Billy Mundy, Tim Hopgood, Polly Dunbar and Chris Riddell, to name just a few.”

The concept behind the exhibition is that the work should fit into an envelope of your choice. You can browse work from previous exhibitions in the online gallery.

I’ll share an image of my piece in a week or so. All the work is sold anonymously – ie. you’ll discover the artist once the work is purchased. I think you’ll recognise my artwork.

—– here’s a little something about the design —“Take Time to Smell the Roses – Covid-19” is a very personal piece. It was created during lockdown and features hand embroidery, stitched onto vintage cotton. The size is approximately six inches square and based on an award winning design from 2019.

I kept myself busy during Lockdown 2020, gently simmering rolled-up bundles of cloth and leaves. The fruits of my labour included a piece of fabric selected for this particular project. All the leaves were harvested this summer from my own garden —-

Sarah Gwyer – Meet the Artist

Hand beaded and Hand embroidered image of Lady Gaga

A little textile inspiration from my YouTube ‘Meet the Artist’ Collection. Today it features Contemporary embroidery by artist Sarah Gwyer.

In this YouTube, Sarah shares and talks about her ‘Contemporary Pop’ art. Each piece features layers of hand applied beads and slow-stitched embroidery.

Sarah’s work has been on exhibition in New York and London. In 2017 she exhibited at The Royal Academy of Arts, ‘Summer Exhibition 2017’.

Sarah is a member of The Society for Embroidered Work.

Images courtesy: http://www.sarahgwyer.com

Hand beaded and hand embroidered image of Elton John by artist Sarah Gwyer
Elton John
Hand beaded and hand embroidered image of Lizzo by artist Sarah Gwyer
Lizzo by artist Sarah Gwyer
Hand beaded and Hand embroidered image of Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga
Hand beaded and Hand embroidered image of Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse
Hand beaded and Hand embroidered image of the Duchess of Cambridge
The Duchess of Cambridge

Claire Edwards – Meet the Artist

'Rising from the Ashes' couture dress created by Claire Edwards. The Phoenix is all hand beaded.

A little textile inspiration from my YouTube ‘Meet the Artist’ Collection. Today it features the detailed hand embroidery by artist Claire Edwards.

In this YouTube, Claire shares and talks about her latest collection which is based on the coral oceans. She also explains how she created her iconic ‘Rising from the Ashes’ couture dress. Claire’s work has been acknowledged with a number of awards. These include the prestigious award from Hand & Lock plus two awards from the Bradford Textile Society.

Claire is a member of The Society for Embroidered Work.

Images courtesy: https://nomadicmaker.bigcartel.com

The Phoenix is all hand beaded and features on the back of the 'Rising from the Ashes' couture dress -  created by Claire Edwards
The Phoenix is all hand beaded.
'Substratum' - beaded art set inside resin and concrete -  created by Claire Edwards
‘Substratum’ – beaded art set inside resin and concrete.
Heavily beaded collar inspired by the textures and colours of the Coral Reefs.
Heavily beaded collar inspired by the textures and colours of the Coral Reefs.
Heavily beaded collar inspired by the textures and colours of the Coral Reefs -  created by Claire Edwards
Heavily beaded collar, created by Claire Edwards