Meredith woolnough

Award-winning textile artist Meredith Woolnough promotes the intricate detail & fragility of nature through her machine embroideries.

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

Australian artist Meredith Woolnough (@meredithwoolnough) celebrates the beauty of nature in her stunning embroidery works. She uses a special sewing

Name: Meredith Woolnough Which came first in your life, the science or the art? I have always had interests in both, but my formal studies …

Australian artist Meredith Woolnough (@meredithwoolnough) celebrates the beauty of nature in her stunning embroidery works. She uses a special sewing

I have always had a deep fascination with Ammonites. This fascinating group of extinct marine invertebrates have a beautiful spiralled shaped shell that resembles the curved spiral of a rams horn. Since only fossil records of these ancient creatures exist I have been able to have a bit of fun with colour, depicting the forms in one of my favourite shades of blue. 2015 embroidery thread and pins on paper 93 x 103cm framed in a white shadowbox Private Collection

This piece is inspired by the beautiful ribbed patterns on the Argonauta argo egg case. Argonauts are commonly referred to as the 'paper nautilus' but they a...

Corallite pattern #1 by Meredith Woolnough

It’s amazing how contemporary artists use embroidery as a medium to create so much beauty in so many diverse ways. Inspired by plants, coral and cells, Meredith Woolnough uses thread to create elegant shapes and patterns that are an absolute delight for the eye. After sketching out a pattern on fabric, Meredith carefully applies the thread with […]

The art of embroidery has existed throughout time, dating as far back as 5th century BC. Despite its centuries-old origins, this timeless craft has continually been reenergized by visionary artists who push the boundaries of its meaning and limits. From hyperrealistic embroidered portraits to cross stitching on cars, creatives have taken the field to new and exciting places with their artwork. Scroll down to see some of our favorite artists who take the art of embroidery to the next level…