I started working on this embroidered thread drawing as we heard the news in Melbourne that we were going into lockdown again.
“Stir Crazy” is embroidered on a vintage Belgian Linen napkin and the design is developed from a series of life drawings I made, working remotely with a life model, during the first lockdown.
She definitely captures the irritation I was feeling at the time!
The Belgian linen is just so beautiful to work on and I really enjoyed working the crisp black thread drawn lines on the white starchy fabric. I almost left her without any fabric detail and struggled a bit to overcome that urge and return to my original plan which was of course to make a feature of the fabric mask. I am glad I did although she has inspired me to create some simple designs of just thread on fabric.
You can purchase “Stir Crazy (COVID-19)” online at Incub8r Emporium, or as a print. She is also available on a greetings card.
Stir Crazy (COVID-19), thread & recycled fabric on Belgian linen napkin by Juliet D Collins