Embroidered Hairy Hide

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Animal skins are said to embody both life and death. When features such as the eyes are still present on animal skins we are reminded of this connection they have with life that we otherwise prefer to distance ourselves from.

With the eye as inspiration I used drawing techniques to help me develop an experimental approach to stitch. With an emphasis on surface and colour I used unexpected combinations of materials including animal skins sheep fleece and hair to create strange yet alluring interior pieces and statement jewellery pieces.