Embroidered photographs

Llandudno-based textile artist and designer Francesca Colussi gives old postcards a second life

Chilean artist Jose Romussi adds embroidery to paper photographs to extracts a third dimension, and thus a nascent personality, out of an otherwise flat image. By doing so, Romussi opens space for alternative interpretations and methods of viewing a staged image. The artist refers to his work as an "intervention," and in many ways, his intentions are similar to other contemporary artists who use yarn as a method of interrupting the norm. Like "Yarn Bombing," which is often performed as a…

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New York’s art world seems to be experiencing a newfound love affair with art made by hand — art that has, dare I say, “craft” in it.

Lorrie Everitt Studio | Maker | Creator | DIYer on Instagram: "Another embroidered photograph! Added some gold metallic graphics and floral details to this black and white photo. Still experimenting with different embroidery threads and stitches, adding scraps of felt for depth on black & white and colour photos. ✂️ diy project resources: Photograph printed on 100 lb cardstock at @staplescanada DMC diamant gold metallic thread, DMC embroidery floss, DMC gold sharp needles (no 1-3-5)…

A special way to bring your photo’s to life again! 🥺