Dreams of Chaos - Imogen Morris
mogen is a Birmingham-based artist known for her innovative portraits crafted from nail and thread. Drawing inspiration from traditional hand-embroidery, she subverts the common perception of thread as merely a craft medium, positioning it within the fine art realm. By using thread as her pencil or paintbrush, Imogen intricately explores its versatility, manipulating it into three-dimensional forms that evoke light, shadow, and emotion. Through her technique of wrapping thread around nails, she constructs mesh-like representations of her subjects, primarily depicting women as bold and confident figures.
Her work combines thread with vibrant paint using acrylics, emulsion, and spray paint, creating dynamic backgrounds that contrast with the meticulous thread details. The juxtaposition of the delicate yet strong qualities of the thread against the angular forms in her subjects' faces results in compelling visual narratives. By layering triangles of thread, Imogen captures the essence and personality of her subjects, making each piece a unique exploration of identity and expression.
Artist, Imogen says
“I am influenced by the traditional craft of hand-embroidery, but my style puts a contemporary spin on thread as an art material. My practice challenges the boundaries between craft and fine art.
I see thread as my pencil or paintbrush; exploring the versatility of thread, in ways that means it intrudes into other mediums. I push, pull and stretch the line of thread to draw. I build up layers in colour to create form, light, and shadow. I morph thread into tangible, 3D forms to push the work into the sculptural realm.”
Imogen is experimenting with depicting the same subject at different angles to portray a sense of movement in this piece. ‘Dreams of Chaos’ is the first piece Imogen created with this goal in mind.
The work is busy, elaborate with a hint of the chaotic - multiple layers of thread and paint work that create a striking and bold image with elements of subtlety.
This artwork is the first time Imogen has used spray paint to create mini ‘splatters’ to add an extra textural dimension to her work.
Dreams of Chaos
Thread, nails emulsion paint spray paint on Garnica board
The artwork is framed in a float mount style with a white open grain, double frame with a peach spacer to tie in with the palette of the artwork.
Framed, the artwork measures 67cm x 88cm
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mogen is a Birmingham-based artist known for her innovative portraits crafted from nail and thread. Drawing inspiration from traditional hand-embroidery, she subverts the common perception of thread as merely a craft medium, positioning it within the fine art realm. By using thread as her pencil or paintbrush, Imogen intricately explores its versatility, manipulating it into three-dimensional forms that evoke light, shadow, and emotion. Through her technique of wrapping thread around nails, she constructs mesh-like representations of her subjects, primarily depicting women as bold and confident figures.
Her work combines thread with vibrant paint using acrylics, emulsion, and spray paint, creating dynamic backgrounds that contrast with the meticulous thread details. The juxtaposition of the delicate yet strong qualities of the thread against the angular forms in her subjects' faces results in compelling visual narratives. By layering triangles of thread, Imogen captures the essence and personality of her subjects, making each piece a unique exploration of identity and expression.
Artist, Imogen says
“I am influenced by the traditional craft of hand-embroidery, but my style puts a contemporary spin on thread as an art material. My practice challenges the boundaries between craft and fine art.
I see thread as my pencil or paintbrush; exploring the versatility of thread, in ways that means it intrudes into other mediums. I push, pull and stretch the line of thread to draw. I build up layers in colour to create form, light, and shadow. I morph thread into tangible, 3D forms to push the work into the sculptural realm.”
Imogen is experimenting with depicting the same subject at different angles to portray a sense of movement in this piece. ‘Dreams of Chaos’ is the first piece Imogen created with this goal in mind.
The work is busy, elaborate with a hint of the chaotic - multiple layers of thread and paint work that create a striking and bold image with elements of subtlety.
This artwork is the first time Imogen has used spray paint to create mini ‘splatters’ to add an extra textural dimension to her work.
Dreams of Chaos
Thread, nails emulsion paint spray paint on Garnica board
The artwork is framed in a float mount style with a white open grain, double frame with a peach spacer to tie in with the palette of the artwork.
Framed, the artwork measures 67cm x 88cm
Shipping
Seventh Circle provides free shipping across the UK and Northern Ireland.
For international orders, we do to ship worldwide! Please contact us (hello@svnthcrcl.com) for a custom shipping quote outside of the UK and Northern Ireland.
For more information, please see our terms and conditions.
mogen is a Birmingham-based artist known for her innovative portraits crafted from nail and thread. Drawing inspiration from traditional hand-embroidery, she subverts the common perception of thread as merely a craft medium, positioning it within the fine art realm. By using thread as her pencil or paintbrush, Imogen intricately explores its versatility, manipulating it into three-dimensional forms that evoke light, shadow, and emotion. Through her technique of wrapping thread around nails, she constructs mesh-like representations of her subjects, primarily depicting women as bold and confident figures.
Her work combines thread with vibrant paint using acrylics, emulsion, and spray paint, creating dynamic backgrounds that contrast with the meticulous thread details. The juxtaposition of the delicate yet strong qualities of the thread against the angular forms in her subjects' faces results in compelling visual narratives. By layering triangles of thread, Imogen captures the essence and personality of her subjects, making each piece a unique exploration of identity and expression.
Artist, Imogen says
“I am influenced by the traditional craft of hand-embroidery, but my style puts a contemporary spin on thread as an art material. My practice challenges the boundaries between craft and fine art.
I see thread as my pencil or paintbrush; exploring the versatility of thread, in ways that means it intrudes into other mediums. I push, pull and stretch the line of thread to draw. I build up layers in colour to create form, light, and shadow. I morph thread into tangible, 3D forms to push the work into the sculptural realm.”
Imogen is experimenting with depicting the same subject at different angles to portray a sense of movement in this piece. ‘Dreams of Chaos’ is the first piece Imogen created with this goal in mind.
The work is busy, elaborate with a hint of the chaotic - multiple layers of thread and paint work that create a striking and bold image with elements of subtlety.
This artwork is the first time Imogen has used spray paint to create mini ‘splatters’ to add an extra textural dimension to her work.
Dreams of Chaos
Thread, nails emulsion paint spray paint on Garnica board
The artwork is framed in a float mount style with a white open grain, double frame with a peach spacer to tie in with the palette of the artwork.
Framed, the artwork measures 67cm x 88cm
Shipping
Seventh Circle provides free shipping across the UK and Northern Ireland.
For international orders, we do to ship worldwide! Please contact us (hello@svnthcrcl.com) for a custom shipping quote outside of the UK and Northern Ireland.
For more information, please see our terms and conditions.
