Ruby Vaggelas

Bachelor of Arts (Photography)

Oct 16

Written By Gracia & Louise

Polaroid photograph depicting image of succulent plants with colourful embroidery sewn into the photograph.

Underside of polaroid photograph with colourful embroidery sewn into it.

Polaroid photograph depicting image of small dog on couch with colourful embroidery sewn into the photograph.

Polaroid photograph depicting image of patchwork quilt with colourful embroidery sewn into the photograph.

Spoiled polaroid photograph depicting part image of person walking against a brick background with colourful embroidery sewn into the photograph.

Stitch is dedicated to my good friend Margot. She, in her early 80s, has taught and guided me through the many crafts and needlework we both are passionate about. We started as neighbours, being in close proximity, and became great friends over the time we shared together. By weaving together two of my main interests – Polaroid photographs and embroidery – I communicate the link between Margot and myself. I do not feel the 60 years distance between us but the closeness and comfort creating brings to us both. I feel that this creating is a way to silence the worries and anxieties we both feel, and is greatly effective in bringing comfort to our cores. The embroidery is my way of showing a labour of love that is delicate and wonderful. I have embedded within the images stitches that highlight a display of Margot’s life to show an appreciation of her life and our friendship.

Stitch, 2020
Polaroid photographs
108mm x 88mm

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