Honey

Honey is stitched on needlepoint canvas with wool, cotton, silk and bamboo yarn and is 57 x 77cm. The work is a tight crop of a girl, with lines of light and shadow across her face. For the exhibition, I displayed the piece with threads coming out of the work and sitting below, has balls of yarn on a plinth. In a room full of works of mixed media, I wanted there to be no missing that she was a celebration of light, colour and the most magical medium; thread.

I am grateful for the opportunity to spend 33 days working on this and then being able to show her in the world. Working on a piece over such a long period can feel like it keeps you company, as you get to know the artwork. If you’re lucky you can even become friends.