Presented by BOUND COLLECTIVE
Curated by Livia Papiernik
13-18th May 2025 - London Craft Week
Location: Brixton Department Store, Downstairs, UK
embroidered REALMS
Embroidered Realms is an exhibition showcasing the exquisite artistic craftsmanship of 10 artists working with embroidery. Linked by their shared respect for this craft’s long-standing heritage, they come together in this exhibition to showcase the contemporary versatility of this traditional craft.
The exhbition explores the compelling tension between traditional needlework and contemporary textile art. Whilst one is rooted in precision and mastery, the other embraces artistic freedom, storytelling, and abstraction.
The exhibition showcases works which challenge embroidery’s historical role, reclaiming it as a power- ful tool for self-expression; where thread becomes a means of storytelling, and altered perceptions.
Each artist reveals a unique sensitivity to their materi- als, uncovering subtle narratives woven into the very fabric of their work. Through these textured visions, viewers are invited on a journey through alternate realities, challenging how we perceive both the world around us and the materials we so often overlook.
The exhibition marked the 2nd group exhibition by the Bound Collective, and took place during London Craft Week 2025.