Experimental free-motion machine embroidery process
Photo: Zane Shumeiko
Free-motion machine embroidery
practice-led research
exploring multi-sensory experiences
works presented are part of my MA Thesis in Estonian Academy of Arts, 2022
https://tase22.artun.ee/en/graduate/zane-shumeiko/
Photos: Reti Kokk
A series of works dedicated to my childhood autoportrait
I have stitched these works concentrating on the visual aspects of linear drawings inspired by my childhood photographs.
I followed the unexpected shapes created using natural ink painting and lightning from the front and back side of the work.
The process and materials together triggered feelings, memories and multi-sensory experiences.
Materials: recycled papers, threads, vintage textiles (doll clothes)
Processes: natural paint on paper, free-motion machine embroidery, collage
Sizes: 24 x 32 cm
Year: 2021
A series of works dedicated to my grandmother
I have stitched these works concentrating on the smell and tactility of the materials as well visuals and linear drawing, inspired by family photographs.
Each work partly has been stitched with closed eyes (blind stitched) from the back side, concentrating on the sound of the stitching machine.
The process and materials together triggered feelings, memories and multi-sensory experiences
Materials: recycled papers, threads.
Processes: natural paint on paper, free-motion machine embroidery, collage.
This work is committed to Ukrainian and all other grandmothers around the globe. I reflect on the Mother and Grandmother as the source of nurturance, patience, love and peace.
I created this piece at the beginning of the war in Ukraine on February 24, 2022
The work partly has been stitched concentrating on the sound of the stitching machine and my emotions and memories evoked during the process.
Materials: recycled papers, fabric, water-soluble film, threads
Processes: free-motion machine and hand embroidery, collage
Sizes: 35×60 cm
Year: 2022
Processes: natural paint on paper, free-motion machine embroidery, collage.
Process of exploration of experimental embroidery samples with participants
Photos and Video: Reti Kokk
Collaborative practice between
me, art therapist and her client
Tactile collaborative work between me-artist, art therapist and her client
who has a visual impairment condition.
Client made her drawings on paper with markers during the session with art therapist.
I stitched trying to replicate the drawings on different surfaces with the
free-motion machine embroidery technique.
Stitched or embroidered with the thread on the surface, the linear drawings become three dimensional and could be re-experienced by touching them.
Art therapist brought back my work to her client and they explored stitched pieces together.
Through stitching these drawings became tactile
surfaces, evoking stories and memories and reflections to us all about communication through stitched multisensorial art.
Materials: A4 and A3 size papers, water-soluble film, threads
Processes: drawing, free-motion machine embroidery
Year: 2021
