(in)Visible - textile sculpture.

2021 | Fibre, textile | Free motion embroidery, hand embroidery

My art piece in response to the aNERD Gallery and Sekarkawung Indonesia Mancapat exhibition. The work textile sculpture brings to light the Tuban artisans from the picking of cotton to adding the finishing touches with macrame. The work explores and highlights the features of the hands involved, each pair permanently altered by wear and tear through the repetition of the manual work required. With the use of hand and machine embroidery, and cotton yarn from Tuban, the art piece gives hints to the artisans’ identities, providing the viewer a closer, more intimate connection.

Read more here >> https://www.agytextileartist.com/blog/theartisansbehindthefabric