Meredith woolnough

The soft discosoma coral (commonly known as mushroom coral) is one of my favourite corals. It's delicate shape and bright colouring always draws my attention in aquariums. I have never been lucky enough to see it in the wild, but hope to one day. 2013 embroidery thread and pins on paper 93 x 93cm framed in a white shadowbox Private Collection

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As the name suggests this piece is inspired by the view of cells under an electron microscope. The piece focuses on the repeated patterns of overlapping circles of varying scale. 2015 Embroidery thread and pins on paper Framed in white shadowbox 93 x 93cm Private collection

Private commission Embroidery thread and pins on paper Framed behind anti-reflective, UV protective museum glass in an extra-deep white shadowbox embroide...

Ombre Coral Grid (2022) Private commission Nine circular sculptural embroideries inspired by coral structures. Shadow mounted and framed individually in white box frames behind museum glass.

I hope to capture the power, beauty and fragility of nature in knotted embroidery threads. The work explores the sculptural possibilities of a unique embroidery technique that utilizes a domestic sewing machine and a base fabric that dissolves in water. By repeatedly stitching threads into dense structures I create intricate and complex openwork compositions that mimic natural forms and structures.

Meredith Dale trading as Meredith Woolnough | A bit of a dissolving compilation for you. It’s still feels like magic every time. 💦🪄 Some FAQ’s: 1) what is this material? - Water… | Instagram

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