Embroidery inspired by the ocean
- Helen is a multidisciplinary textile and embroidery artist
- She used to work in design and set design before turning to embroidery professionally
- All of Helen’s objects are hand-stitched
Nature comes alive in the captivating embroidered artworks of Helen D Wilde. Her works reflect the beauty of the natural world and are closely linked to the environment. The artisan specialises in oceanic and coral landscapes. She hand-stitches every piece and uses paint, hand-dyed fabric, ceramic elements, and 3D forms to reinterpret botanical and aquatic forms. Materials such as silk, cotton, wool, and porcelain are frequently featured too. Helen opened her workshop Ovo Bloom in 2018 after receiving a BA Honours in Decorative Arts from Nottingham Trent University. Helen’s ocean-inspired embroidery creations are often exhibited in galleries worldwide. She also crafts bespoke pieces for homes, hotels and private collections.
Interview
- When and how did you start practising your craft?
- After spending years working for other people, whether in design studios or creating window displays for large corporations, one day I decided to combine the work I was doing for those with embroidery and start working for myself.
- Why did you choose the embroidery craft?
- Embroidery has always been something I enjoyed. I have always loved creating with my hands. Both my parents were very creative and used a form of sewing within their careers. From a very young age, I thought of picking it up. Finally, in 2018 I managed to open my workshop.
- What is your learning background?
- I have a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design from Doncaster College of Art and a BA Honours in Decorative Arts from Nottingham Trent University. I also had the pleasure of spending time with and learning from such people as Vivienne Westwood, Tom Phillips, and Daniel Hanson.
- What was a memorable moment in your professional life?
- One of the most memorable moments was being commissioned by The Dorchester, a five-star London hotel, to produce a collection of original artworks inspired by Hyde Park. There were also various other exciting commissions for which I had to sign non-disclosure agreements.
Helen D Wilde is a rising star: she began her career in 2018
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