The Hand and Lock Prize for Embroidery 2023
27th September, 2023
The annual Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery is a global competition that celebrates the fine art of hand embroidery, and we are delighted to have 5 RSN Degree Graduates and one of our Tutor’s nominated as Finalists in three categories.
Read about their pieces here:
RSN Tutor Kate Pankhurst – Finalist – Open Textile Art Category
image: a sneak peak of Kate submission.
‘FANCY FREE” embodies a symbol ubiquitous throughout religion and spiritual practice. He stands for creativity, fertility, good fortune, wisdom and most of all freedom.
Free of restraint, He swims transcendent through the elements of fire, water, earth and air. The piece is mostly goldwork, including the rare technique ‘underside couching’ , which pays homage to the great ecclesiastic embroiderers in Opus Anglicanum of medieval times.
RSN Degree Graduate Fiza Shadid – Finalist – Textile Art Student Category
Hidden beauty is a depiction of Fiza’s understanding of Muslim’s religious garment the Hijab. This work aims to convey meaning through emotions, emphasizing the exploration of spirituality and subconscious through the design, hand Embroidery techniques and colour.
RSN Degree Graduate Elizabeth Gray – Finalist – Student Textile Art Category
‘Inside and Out’ is a series of five embroidered neck pieces exploring the human condition through the use of anatomical imagery., putting a microscope on the mind, body and soul connection.
RSN Degree Graduate Emily Barnett – Finalist – Student Textile Art Category
The Chawton House Project consists of three hand embroidered wall panels inspired by the grounds of Chawton House, Hampshire. These hand- embroideries were created in response to the colours and beauty discovered in the grounds by Emily.
RSN Degree Graduate Chloe Angrave – Finalist – Student Fashion Category
‘Oceanic Decay’ examines Chloe’s fascination with sea life. She believes it is important that the fashion industry becomes more sustainable. This body of work presents through embroidery how climate change is affecting the ocean, using new innovative materials as well as repurposed collected ones to create a luxurious, bespoke garment.
RSN Degree Graduate Chloe Rogers – Finalist – Student Fashion Category
Using text as a powerful, unfiltered tool to address social and political issues, ‘Purifying Graffiti’ invites you to take a moment to reflect on your own responsibility towards the climate crisis.
This showstopping full white look unites craft and sustainability through a contemporary window. Purity achieved through precision.
We would like to wish each of the finalists the best of luck, and can’t wait to see the winners announced on 9 November at the final!
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