Thread Painting collection - wildlife

In this collection of thread paintings I have drawn upon my love for wildlife and its exquisite beauty, along with our collective need to protect it and allow it to flourish. Each thread painting is lovingly hand stitched as a reminder of the unique diversity around us. I have the privilege of working with wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in Ireland. This is a continual source of inspiration and has allowed me to observe animals and birds and their behaviour. This collection is ongoing.

Sleeping Fox - 2023. Thread painting on hand printed Cyanotype of ferns. H 21cm, W 21cm, D 2cm.
Pigeon - 2021. Thread painting using single stranded embroidery floss on linen. Mounted in a wooden embroidery hoop. H 21cm, W 21cm, D 2cm.
Wren - 2020. Thread painting using single stranded embroidery floss on linen. Mounted in a wooden embroidery hoop. H 24cm, W 24cm, D 1cm
Long-eared Owl - 2020. Thread painting with 3D ears. Single stranded embroidery floss on cotton. Mounted in a wooden embroidery hoop. H 19 cm, W 18.5cm, D 4.5cm
Long-tailed tit - 2020. Thread painting using single stranded embroidery floss on linen. Mounted in a wooden embroidery hoop. H 24cm, W 24cm, D 2cm
Badger - 2020. Thread painting using single stranded embroidery floss on linen. Mounted in a wooden embroidery hoop. H 21cm, W 21cm, D 1cm
Raven - 2020. Thread painting using single stranded embroidery floss on linen. Mounted in a wooden embroidery hoop. H 24cm, W 24cm, D 2cm
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Folklore and fairytales series

I am inspired by the narratives that shape our lives: the stories, poetry and drama that we share and are entertained by. I am particularly drawn to to the stories which delve in to the subterranean, beneath the façade and behind the ordinary. In this collection I have used the simplicity of black ink to create images of popular fairytales and folklore. Taking the viewpoint of one or more character, I attempt to see the story from their unique perspectives, often attempting to subvert their traditional roles.

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Underland - Eye contact - 2023. Mixed media textile and glass sculpture. Deconstructed, repurposed fabrics, second-hand mirror, couched recycled rope thread, acrylics. Embroidered text on linen - mounted in a wooden embroidery hoop. H 55cm, W 95cm, D
Underland - Networking - 2023. Mixed media textile work. Deconstructed, repurposed fabrics, heated Tyvek, found objects, acrylics, recycled thread couching, cyanotype prints. Mounted on canvas board. H 42cm, W 75cm, D 2cm
The Metamorphosis of Aoife - 2022. Mixed media textile art. Deconstructed, repurposed fabrics, machine and hand embroidered drawing, inks and acrylics. H 39cm, W 34 cm.
Underland - Excavation work - 2023. Mixed media textile and glass sculpture. Deconstructed, repurposed fabrics, found objects, acrylics, couched recycled rope thread, heated Tyvek and mirror. H 60cm W 30cm.
Death Is Woven In - 2022. Mixed media embroidery on print. Stumpwork, wirework and lacework on botanical cyanotype print. Repurposed fabric, recycled yarn and cheesecloth, mounted in wooden embroidery hoops. H 25 cm, W 48 cm, D 6cm.
No such thing as separation - 2022. Mixed media textile art. Free machine embroidered poem on a rerpurposed apron. Embroidered heart using applique and stumpwork. H 120cm, W 60cm, D 1.5cm Poem from Simon Armitage's Book of Matches (published 1993)