Book Review – The Embroidered Art of Chloe Giordano

Written by Ailish Henderson in Book Reviews,Hand Embroidery

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So we are giving you another chance to remember how awesome some of their titles are; here is our review for this title…..

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

Contents list of Embroidered Art
Contents list of Embroidered Art

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.

Colour methods
Colour methods – a glace at the materials she uses, giving a nod to her illustration based past.

 

The practical points are covered, such as preparing a hoop.
The practical points are covered, such as preparing a hoop.

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.

The photos boast of her stitching skills, coupled with natures naturally beautiful forms.
The photos boast of her stitching skills, coupled with natures naturally beautiful forms.

 

Image composition skills are explained, using her drawings skills to visually illustrate the progress stages.
Image composition skills are explained, using her drawings skills to visually illustrate the progress stages.

 

Never mind what inspires her, she in turn inspires us throughout!
Never mind what inspires her, she in turn inspires us throughout!

 

The drawing to the embroidery idea is one which we may feel sumwhat bored of - however presented in this way and really, we just want more.
The drawing to the embroidery idea is one which we may feel somewhat bored of – however when it is presented in this way – we just want more.

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.

 

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