Bronwyn Elkuss

Siri and Alexa hand stitched embroidery, appliqué and crochet 17 x 21 in. I earned a MFA in sculpture. At the time sculpture was dominated by men and Minimalism. The more artists became consumed with industrial or popular technology, the more obsessed I became with ancient technique. I was increasingly intrigued with hand stitching as a fine art medium. The historic, narrative and aesthetic aspects of stitching engaged me. The intricacies suited my intentions. The time intensity allowed me to brood. I believe that hand stitching is radical and revealing. My imagery is informed by a tangled web of influences,…