PUSH Stitchery
30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Stitched Art
Published on 6. September 2011
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-1-60059-787-9 (ISBN)
Description
Announcing "PUSH", a new series devoted to indie-crafters and artists pushing the boundaries of traditional crafting mediums! Curated by Jamie Chalmers, aka Mr. X Stitch, a leading figure in the "new embroidery movement", "PUSH Stitchery" profiles the cutting-edge creative work of 30 top stitching artists from around the world. Each designer is showcased with six to eight pages of gallery-style imagery. A fascinating question-and-answer section, along with biographies, make this innovative and inspirational book a must-have for anyone interested in blurring the lines between craft and art.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Asheville
United States
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 177 mm
Width: 228 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-60059-787-9 (9781600597879)
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Persons
Jamie Chalmers is an active leader in the online stitch community and what he has dubbed "the new embroidery movement." His blog, Mr. X Stitch (http://mrxstitch.com), presents a steady stream of contemporary indie stitch artists pushing the limits in their mediums. From tattoo-inspired stumpwork (3D embroidery) to pinup cross-stitch to embroidered metal, Mr. X Stitch and his team profile, interview and feature the very best stitchers in both the craft and art realms.