Rachel Gooden (Stitch & Bone)
Based in rural New South Wales, Australia, the artist behind Stitch and Bone, Rachel Gooden, creates works that are an amalgamation of her fascination and awe of the natural world, in particular insects, and her love of creating unique handmade faux entomological stumpwork embroidery pieces made out of beautiful materials.
Her creations are not designed to be realistic replicas but rather fantastical representations – ‘dressed-up’ entomological versions of an insect shape that have been embellished and adorned with striking beads, fabrics, threads and crystals.
Whilst Rachel’s work embraces facets of traditional stumpwork embroidery she endeavours to create pieces that embody modern elements, aiming to bring this intricate and established art form into the present day through heirloom pieces that will hopefully be displayed and treasured – and perhaps become a part of someone else’s collection.