Bound; an Embroiderer's Story

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BOUND; An Embroiderer’s Story, is an exhibition showcasing the exquisite artistic craftsmanship of artists and designers working with embroidery. Linked by their shared respect for this craft’s long-standing heritage, they come together in this exhibition to showcase the contemporary versatility of this traditional craft.

This exhibition highlights the often unknown makers behind the captivating embroidery world. BOUND follows each of the artist’s journey into this unusual career, showcasing a collection of embroidered pieces from each of their practices, made free from the constraints of an industry brief.

Exploring themes of heritage, storytelling, grief and love, we are reminded of the power of textiles to form connections and meanings. This exhibition binds makers and viewers together through shared emotions and experiences.

Embroidered art is often caught in the polemical maelstrom between craft and art. As a result, textiles are often excluded from the fine art category, creating debate amongst artists and critics alike. Bound is the platform for this art collective to challenge the notion that textiles do not belong. It presents a collection of exquisitely embroidered pieces that combine craftsmanship with innovation, and tradition with contemporary narratives.