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By US Desk
Fri, 04, 21

From simple lines and ribbing to fully rendered botanics, the thread-based embellishments interrupt the fragile matter....

Vibrant botanic embroideries embellish the dried leaf sculptures

Merging traditional craft techniques and the natural world’s abundant materials, artist Hillary Waters Fayle meticulously stitches brightly hued florals into found camellia leaves and other foliage. From simple lines and ribbing to fully rendered botanics, the thread-based embellishments interrupt the fragile matter. The resulting sculptures evidence nature’s durability while juxtaposing the organic material with the fabricated additions.