State of the ocean
100 x 100 cm
solid hardwood frame
edition of 25, made to order
This golden globe is a hand embroidered wallpiece inspired by a vintage atlas cover. Rather than the continents it highlights the oceans. The near weightless feel and elaborate handwork emphasise both the beauty and the fragilety of the ocean’s current state. The transparency gives a 3d effect and creates a play in shadow with the natural light and colors of its surroundings.
Ode á la mer
40 x 43 cm
solid hardwood frame
'Ode á la Mer' is a colorful, hand embroidered under water world that hints to the nostalgic aesthetic of vintage botanical drawings. It is available as tile, but also suitable for translation to full size wall covering or custom furniture.
Raining fish
cocktail dress of silk ghazar
'Raining fish' is a hand embroidered cocktail dress depicting an array of raining fish: dead, alive and in between. The composition is inspired by Rene Magritte's 'raining men'. Behind the delicate celebration of sealife's beauty, the rain and various states of decay in the fish reflect the overwhelming notion of our oceans in distress.
Aboriginal land
evening dress of silk georgette
This hand embroidered evening gown is inspired by an aboriginal dot-art painting depicting land from a bird's-eye view. Placing the land allover the body serves as a reminder of our growing disconnection from the land, contrasting with the deep-rooted bond that Indigenous cultures maintain with nature.