Are the materials you used significant?
I wanted to create a sense of danger. The thread colors are vibrant and worked well with the model’s clothing. They represent noise, chaos, and bad things. I added gold leaf in an irregular pattern to heighten the sense of danger and chaos.
Did you face any challenges?
My biggest challenge was learning how to sew. Thankfully, my teacher taught me a basic stitch called the backstitch and also the running stitch. The stitches were exactly the look and texture I needed to make the statement I was looking for.
What did you want viewers to walk away with?
I wanted viewers to think about what they were seeing and how it might apply to their own lives. Look out for yourself, don’t worry about other people’s negativity or opinions. We get too bogged down by other people’s drama.
Do you have any advice for aspiring artists like yourself?
Have fun and play with different media. Don’t be scared to try something new.