Um, how have I never written about Los Angeles based artist Michelle Kingdom before?! Well, as of this moment I’ve corrected the error of my ways. I absolutely love it when artists use materials traditionally considered a “craft material”, for fine art purposes instead… I also happen to love artists with this kind of skill! Here is part of Michelle’s artist statement that touches on the use of embroidery in her work:
“Decidedly small in scale, the scenes are densely embroidered into compressed compositions. While the work acknowledges the luster and lineage inherent in needlework, I use thread as a sketching tool in order to simultaneously honor and undermine this tradition. Beauty parallels melancholy, as conventional stitches acquiesce to the fragile and expressive.”
Love. Happy Friday.
I’m… strangely touched by these.
Oh my goodness, although I have followed you on instagram for a while I just discovered your website and especially your brilliant podcasts this week! After listening and catching up all morning yesterday, I eagerly popped over here today to see the daily pick was completely surprised to see my work – thank you so much! I really love what you do and am honored to be posted alongside so many talented artists on your site. You’re awesome and I’m hooked❤️ All the best, Michelle
Hahaha! That is hilarious, Michelle! I think you and I just had a very similar experience ; ) (so happy that we’ve discovered each other… finally!)
wow!
Ms. Kingdom’s work rocks!
(always)
So happy to see my lovely friend Michelle featured here. Her embroidered stories are truly amazing!!!
Michelle Kingdom is such a superstar, love everything she makes!!