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’An Embroiderer’s Story’
The Brixton Department StoreBound Collective
January 2025
Brixton, London
Piece exhibited: ‘Des-Hilado’
BOUND: An Embroiderer’s Story, was an exhibiton showcasing the exquisite artistic craftmanship of artist and
designers working with embroidery. linked by their shared respect fot this craft’s long-standing heritage,
they come togetherin 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, story telling, 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. BOUND is the platform
for this art collective to challenge and present a collection of exquisitely embroidered pieces that combine
craftmanship with innovation, and tradition with contemporary narratives.
Curated by: Livia Papiernik & Rebecca Offredi