Tactile

Embroidered and knitted textile works.

Contributing artist Alexis Kelly noted in the introduction to her entry that she “ found the act of fine stitching incredibly meditative and soothing.” Isabel Szabo added that "process of creating my art also takes a lot of patience, which is something many of us really need now being in lockdown for a second time. " Faith Tabalujan used embroidery as a way to celebrate her sister’s abbreviated but enriching pre-COVID experience overseas, and Peta Popa-Jeske explains how having a first second go at something can be satisfying, even if the results turn out differently than expected. Explore their contributions below.