Christine Cunningham – Contemporary Embroidery & Textile Art Inspiration

ABSTRACT VAGINA STUDIES

The Womanhood Collection embraces sexuality and explores the female form with 'ABSTRACT VAGINA STUDIES'. Ready made pockets can be molded and contoured or new creations machine stitched. Let us...

A Festive Window

My Religious Collection is inspired by the classical architecture, stonework and stained glass windows. Using traditional techniques of padded applique and patchwork produce strong textile designs to...

THE ESSENCE OF WOMAN

As Christmas approaches we are expected to embrace all that is required of us - finding and wrapping the perfect gift, decorating the home with festive cheer, throwing lavish parties, cooking...

ABSTRACT INDIA

With Diwali approaching let us celebrate all that India has to offer with abstract images of Buddha, Temples and Elephants created from recycled materials using traditional methods of quilted...

Abstract Autumn

AUTUMN is my favourite of the seasons, rich in colour, pattern, texture and form. I am instantly transported back to childhood, running through a thick carpet of fallen leaves, collecting concors and...

Language In Textile Art

Using Language in Textile Art is a powerful tool indeed. Embroidered text allows you to capture the essence of a subject, providing an emotional layering, insight into personal and imagined...

About the Author

Creating art from recycled materials using traditional methods (applique, patchwork, quilting) with a modern exploration into fabric manipulation and padded structure. Unusual materials include hair, plastic, rubber, metal, disintegrating fabrics and found objects. I source my treasures from carboot sales, charity shops and freecycle. Original poetry captures the essence of an experience, an emotional layering to which the viewer can relate on a personal level. I have two bodies of work. The Natural Collection explores abstract flower design and the seasons, religion, visions of India and Buddhism, childhood nostalgia and the seaside. The Womanhood Collection explores natural states of being including breast cancer, sexuality, the ageing process, anatomy, love, fragility and independence. I was inspired by my own experiences of breast cancer, both the physical brutality and fragility of living in the aftermath.