Drawing with stitch

| Sue Hare
I like to have more than one thing on the go at once. The colours and the details in this photo draw you in. This was the built in dresser next to the kitchen table where mum spent much of her time, clocks determined much of her day. Breakfast, elevenses, lunch, tea and a “little supper”. Drawing on Bernie Leahy, Rowanna Wells and Alice Kettle I can satisfy my desire to stitch whilst I think about where I am going..
Stitching gives the photograph a different more ethereal feel. perhaps closer to my idea of goneness and emptyness.
Placed against a window to let the light shine through the loose ends are visible. Then I applied a filter to the photo which gives a very pleasing look.
The back is interesting too. Looks as if it is dissembling somewhat.

Drawing in this way is something I will follow up in the future. I can envisage giant creations based on interiors or exteriors in a similar style to Dawn Clement’s work but drawn with stitch, embroidery and applique. Fabric collage.

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