Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery
How should be a pattern for blackwork?
A course by Gimena Romero , Artist and Researcher
About the video: How should be a pattern for blackwork?
Overview
“I will tell you about the characteristics that a patron should have for his work in this technique. ”
In this video lesson Gimena Romero addresses the topic: How should be a pattern for blackwork?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery. Discover a traditional English embroidery technique and create a unique piece using historical patterns.
Partial transcription of the video
“What should a blackwork pattern look like? First, you have to select your image carefully. What do we look for in a pattern? I usually do this using drawings, but this time, I’ve decided to use a photograph. You can use your own drawings if you have them, but if you don’t have any, you can skip the existential crisis, or if it simply doesn't interest you, that’s also okay; you can use a photograph for your patterns, but it has to have certain characteristics in order to work well. Firstly, it must be a high-contrast photo. What does this mean? You must be able to clearly see the dark areas,...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery
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Embroidery, Textile Design
Gimena Romero
A course by Gimena Romero
Gimena Romero is an artist and writer based in Mexico City and Barcelona. She trained at various schools in Mexico, Spain, and France and has received multiple awards and mentions internationally. Her work has been displayed in numerous exhibitions across countries like Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, France, Portugal, Ukraine, and Spain. She has several publications under her belt in the areas of narrative, poetry, and textile research with Thule Ediciones and Editorial Gustavo Gili. Her book Hebra de Agua was awarded book of the year at the 2016 Teixem la ciutat festival in Catalonia. She has also conducted research into embroidery and the body with Lausín embroidery at the UNAM Faculty of Arts and Design in Mexico. She loves life, dogs, and biscuits.
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