About
Selected Artworks
Jacobean Crewelwork highlighted the exotic, which came our way as a result of 17th-century Imperialism. One for Sorrow explores the Tree of Life, a primary motif of this traditional embroidery technique, in a contemporary way that hints at our excesses and our abuse of the planet.
A vibrant, living branch intertwines with one that is petrified, representing the cycle of life and death.
The corvidae family of birds are central to my personal iconography, an expression of my Jewish identity and sense of being an outsider. I came to crows via Auschwitz survivor, chemist and author, Primo Levi who spoke of the “corvi del crematorio” referring to the Sonderkommandos set up by the Nazi's to administer their particular brand of evil.
One for Sorrow 1 was selected for the Hastings Open 2020 at the Hastings Museum and Art Gallery. It made the first shortlist for the Mother Art Prize 2020.
Crewel Wool and Linen Twill in Jacobean Crewel Work style of embroidery.
28cm x 38cm x 1.5cm. Photo © Vic Lentaigne.
Crewel Wool and Linen Twill in Jacobean Crewel Work style of embroidery.
36cm x 24cm x 1.5cm.
Photo © Vic Lentaigne
Crewel Wool and Linen Twill in Jacobean Crewel Work style of embroidery.
48cm x 53cm.