Christine Cunningham – Page 2 – Contemporary Embroidery & Textile Art Inspiration

Beneath The Folds – Abstract Beach

As we venture out of lock down and return to our beaches I am transported back to South Shields, a childhood spent collecting treasures, hunting creatures in rock pools, crunchy sandwiches, hunkered...

Beneath The Folds – Capturing The Essence of Summertime

The Essence of Summertime can be captured on many levels. Intensity of heat is established through colour and texture. A dazzling light in a scattering of embellishments. Panels adorned in hand...

Abstract Flower Design In Textile Art

ABSTRACT FLOWER DESIGN IN TEXTILE ART ABSTRACT FLOWER DESIGN is a favourite of mine because it is such a versatile subject in terms of...

NOSTALGIC POETRY – HAND EMBROIDERY IN TEXTILE ART

NOSTALGIC POETRY - HAND EMBROIDERY IN TEXTILE ART NOSTALGIC POETRY IN TEXTILE ART Using nostalgic poetry or descriptive language in textile art ...

Capturing The Essence Of Springtime In Textile Art

Capturing the essence of a season can be achieved in a number of ways. In this month's column we will look at building a colour...

Beneath The Folds – Using Wool To Embellish Textile Art

Using Wool To Embellish Textile Art In it's natural form fleece is coarse and dense with an oily texture. The flower heads in 'Abstract Flower Design C' were created using fleece collected from the...

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.