Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery
Samples of pieces made in study with this technique
A course by Gimena Romero, Artist and Researcher
About the video: Samples of pieces made in study with this technique
Overview
“I will show you some pieces that I have made in blackwork so you can see the patterns in action before starting to make your own.”
In this video lesson Gimena Romero addresses the topic: Samples of pieces made in study with this technique, 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
“Next. i want to show you some of the pieces made with this technique in the studio. And first things first. we wanted to create this Tudor Rose because Today recognized as England's emblem. the Tudor Rose. if Black Work were to have a flag. would undoubtedly be it. symbolizing a rich historical legacy. It's the rose. The rose arises from the union of the York and Lancaster houses. and later it became the royal emblem. Of Henry VIII. That's why it refers to clothing. From the late 18th century onwards. it became common. Lady Catherine. queen Catherine of Aragon. So it was important to use th...”
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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 between Mexico City and Barcelona. She trained in various schools in Mexico, Spain, and France and has received multiple awards and mentions internationally.
Her work has been displayed in various exhibitions in 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 Teixim 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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