Sewing into photographs

Chilean artist Jose Romussi adds embroidery to paper photographs to extracts a third dimension, and thus a nascent personality, out of an otherwise flat image. By doing so, Romussi opens space for alternative interpretations and methods of viewing a staged image. The artist refers to his work as an "intervention," and in many ways, his intentions are similar to other contemporary artists who use yarn as a method of interrupting the norm. Like "Yarn Bombing," which is often performed as a…

Calligrapher and fiber artist Han Cao repurposes old photographs by stitching brightly colored flowers and landscapes directly onto each black and white image. Based in Palm Springs, the artist works with found photographs that are 5×7 inches or smaller, attaching multi-colored threads that she hopes alter the old narrative and give new meaning and lifeContinue reading "Hand-Stitched Flowers and Landscapes Revitalize Found Photographs by Artist Han Cao"

New York’s art world seems to be experiencing a newfound love affair with art made by hand — art that has, dare I say, “craft” in it.

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In The Embroidered Image, mostly vintage photographs become canvases for stitch art.

The Hopi have always been skilled at weaving, dyeing, and embroidering blankets, belts, and kilts. Their textile work is durable, and shows a great variety of weaves. The dark-blue blanket of the Hopi woman was an important article of commerce among the Pueblos, and their embroidered ceremonial blankets, sashes, and kilts made of cotton, made a ready sale among neighboring tribes. Photo by John K. Hillers, 1879.

The makeup artist Andrew Gallimore and legendary photographer Rankin collaborate on a breathtaking new beauty book.

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