Stella, aged 14
Embroidery and heat transfer ink on fabric
My artwork takes inspiration from Van Gogh in the texture of the stitches, and from Rachel Jones in the use of hand and fingerprint motifs. Hands are one of the ways we can express our thoughts and feelings, and many of us rely on them every day. Whether it’s thumbprints in the stitching or nails in the appliqué throughout this piece, parts of hands have been concealed and then partly revealed.