Ksenia Semirova, Hove based embroidery artist, has been honing her skills in embroidery for the part several years. She believes her job is to perform magic. Such a term describes perfectly the outcome got of the manipulating such a plain supplies as threads, beads, tiny plastic or metal pieces, and investigating cultural, historical, environmental, social and political contexts. In uncovering, enhancing, interweaving such notions, and blending with the personal way of seeing, she aims to produce the complex, creative result.

 

Using a variety of hand embroidery techniques — Luneville, pearl embroidery, goldwork, etc. — Ksenia creates personal artistic outcome through observation and the mix of various contexts. She aims to evoke emotions: from curiosity, that leads to the question “How was it done?”, to happiness. She strongly believes that such craft as embroidery benefits both the creator, through the ability to share the level of artistry, and the audience, that getting truly unique piece of work with part of maker’s personality.

 

Ksenia’s research and creative process involve a balance between past and present. She is particularly interested in the exploring and experimenting with heritage. She aims to both preserving traditions and seeking alternative contemporary interpretation for ideas discovered in the past. Above all, Ksenia’s goal is reflecting socio-cultural context and visualising personal interpretation of such processes through the craft.

"Lady Slipper Black" is a captivating artwork created by Ksenia Semirova as part of her Tropical Garden series. The project explores the intricate nature of tropical gardens through visual experiments with hand embroidery. Inspired by the complexity of textures, inspiring colors, and unexpected combinations found in tropical gardens, Ksenia aims to depict a personal interpretation of
these notions.

 

The key element of the artwork is the Lady Slipper Orchid, which symbolizes the dual nature of beauty. The composition features a mix of hand-embroidered elements, including a large stumpwork orchid at the center, tambour and needlework techniques, and a creative interpretation of traditional Russian pearl embroidery. Through this artwork,  Ksenia combines different materials, techniques, and colors to create a visually stunning representation of the tropical garden.

Hand Embroidery, MixedTechniques

20x30cm

Framed