I said “what”, I said “why” – (in the first part of the blog here) – but I haven’t yet said “how” I would carry out my New Project, which… is now finished.
To further emphasize the light in the photograph titled “Hope and Freedom”, I embroidered the contours of the flares with silver metallic thread. I added texture and an extra sparkle. The photograph now shimmers depending on the angle of view and the light falling on it.
My work explores photo embroidery as a form of mixed media on paper.
Highlighting light with hand embroidery
I had a wonderful time during this work – it was a joyful meditation and an additional moment of calm that extended the whole process of “working” with the image. First came a walk with the camera, fresh air, contact with nature, searching for the frame and focusing on it (not on the thoughts swirling in my head). Then post-production on the computer, the print… and as a kind of bonus – embroidery and painting the dots.
An intuitive process, freedom of creation.
It’s a combination of photography and process, born in joy and light. It all started with my simple decision to pause – a moment for myself, a moment to marvel at the world and at the light.
It is following the light – including the inner light – allowing yourself to make mistakes, and searching for your own path – along with having fun and enjoying the time.
What does the light illuminate for you today, and what does it remind you of?
Because…
The world is where you choose to stop.
…and you will notice it.
I present my New Project, which I have named: Embroidered Light
From a photographer, I have naturally evolved into a textile artist 🙂 , combining photography with mixed media techniques. Where thread meets light.
