At Mr X Stitch we love to review textile art and embroidery books for you. There are so many great books to discover, packed with needlework inspiration and textile techniques, so we dive into each book to find out what’s good, what’s bad and let you know why you should pick it up.
Introduction
The Embroidered Art of Chloe Giordano published by Search Press
Without sounding too precious or in fact precocious, as the reviewer I feel overall that this is a publication to lift ones heart. I may be biased, as I have followed this artist on Social Media for a good while now, letting her imagination flood my feed. Honestly though, am I speaking from personal taste only? I don’t think so, lets go through the highlights.
‘Embroidered Art’ as a title really is self explanatory, that’s they book, it is fine art in a fabric, tactile form: A treasury of Fine Art to Stitch – in its most visual form.
Who is it aimed at?
Those with a keen interest in embroidery or those who come from a Fine Art background and wish to peruse a different way of working. This is one for all ages, yet may seem complex stitching wise to beginners.
About the artist
Giordano was originally interested in Illustration, thus we see this aspect merged with her embroidery style. This has led to many commissions and collaborations with clients such as Penguin and Vintage Books. She is now classed as one of the great embroiderers of this time.
Content
The contents allows us into her world, this artists mindset and way of working.
Practical areas are covered, exploring colour, types of thread and image composition – making that transition from sketch to stitch.
After these practical areas are covered, the artist then delves deeper into her own world, allowing us to see how certain works of hers have been put together. It doesn’t feel as if she wants us to copy, this book is one of inspiration, not a step by step guide.
Photography and what makes this book special….
The imagery, which embraces nature and shows it off at its very best.
What is wrong with the book?
Speaking bluntly, if you are a cold hearted person, or one who simply does not appreciate beauty and nature, then you are pretty doomed and will find this treasury boring. However, for the rest of us, without sounding too worthy or twee, it is joyful and uplifting.
Conclusion
Go, just treat yourself to The Embroidered Art of Chloe Giordano right now.
