During the research for my fine art course, I was also practicing and revisiting other sewing techniques like embroidery.

I became enthralled with the Japanese embroidery art of sashiko, which is as a way of reusing and saving fabrics, and also mending and strengthening clothing and other items.

I found the practice of creating sashiko very calming due to the repetition of the stitches and the soothing visual effect of the finished product. I love how my eyes just follow the thread along and around the sculpture.

I was determined to use my samples in a sculpture, and this is my first attempt. I have many more ideas to try in the future.