Kintsutures

The series Fallen reflects a more intimate expression of my Kintsuture work. I collect and photograph desiccated fallen leaves which I then embroider following their torn and scarred surfaces, underlining their fragility. The photos are crumpled, like the actual leaves, which adds volume to the collage. The delicate natural patterns on the leaves form the perfect guide for the needle work – a template for the passage of time. The leaves are presented in piles as though they had just been raked up, or individually like botanical specimens preserved in box-like frames.

Collage of giclée prints on Canson Etching Rag paper, gold thread