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Textile pieces
My textile pieces are machine embroidered with silk and organza, using the reverse appliqué technique to build up multiple layers of fabric.
I made my first piece of textile art many years ago at college after experimenting with dyeing fabrics and working with an indigo and starch resist Nigerian technique. From hand embroidery I then moved on to machine embroidery.
Read how I make textile pieces on my about page.
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Antelope Head
Inspired by traditional African designs.
Regency Slipper
Elegant embroidered shoe
Vibrant Flower
Folk art
Night Tree
In a dark dark wood
White Tree Series 1
Tolkien inspired
African Abstracts Triptych
The African Abstracts triptych is based on African symbols which are often found in Nigerian fabric and carved objects. The rich russet and wine silks are contrasted with the gold and black silks to create a finished effect reminiscent of Russian Iconic art.
A Study in Emerald
A Study In Emerald. Inspired by a 17th century waistcoat. Worked in emerald silk with shots of fuchsia-pink silk peeking out here and there to add interest.
Stylised Flowers
Based on a popular African motif, the Stylised Flowers textile piece has a modern feel to it.
Vintage Spirals
Vintage Spirals: this with its spirals was loosely inspired by a medieval manuscript. The vibrant red silk and the rich red of the deep cherry material is offset by the soft greens. You can see more work-in-progress shots of this textile piece on the about page.
Spirals
Spirals: this textile piece has a medieval feel with its rich velvet and warm oranges offset by the flashes of cheerful cotton.
Blue Spirals
Blue Spirals is notable for the fact that the spirals are not so very blue! This piece is a good example of the organic way in which I work; the top layers of blue silk and teal velvet are present only in a few places, with the red silk and the gold-patterned cotton having the final say.
Victorian Boot
Victorian Buttoned Boot
