Canadian artist Hannah Kwasnycia stitches embroidery hoops inspired by moss, lichen, coral, mold, and bacteria cultures. Colorful strands are layered to form […]
Canadian artist Hannah Kwasnycia stitches embroidery hoops inspired by moss, lichen, coral, mold, and bacteria cultures. Colorful strands are layered to form three-dimensional representations of living organisms.
Kwasnycia’s conceptual hoops are made through experimentation and instinct, as she does each one entirely freehand. Due to her unplanned approach, no two pieces are alike. In fact, she draws inspiration from all colors and shapes of organic textures.
Variation in stitching patterns, as well as occasional beading and sequins, give the embroidery texture and depth. Shapes are defined by changes in hue, but the limited color palettes bring each design together as one natural colony.
‘I wanted to create organic natural art,’ the artist wrote in an instagram caption. ‘I didn’t know this would translate into embroidery until about 8 months ago when I decided to give it a try. since I’ve started, I haven’t been able to put my hoop down. I’ve fallen so deeply in love with embroidery.’
You can purchase Kwasnycia’s original creations via her Etsy shop, and to keep up with her latest art, you can follow her on Instagram.
