Love Embroidery

EMILY BOTELHO

“It’s always good to remind yourself that no matter what’s happening in your life – whether you’ve got things going on personally, or you’re worried about what’s happening in the world at large – there is always beauty to be found. Even in the most desolate of places…”

For textile artist Emily Botelho, needle and thread provide a light in the darkness. Inspired by nature and the patterns, textures and colours to be found in it, Emily uses a variety of materials and techniques to create her abstract artworks. From the moss clinging to the bark of a tree, to

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