Welcome to Artemis-Unravelled. I am Marie Palmer. I have been embroidering since I was 8 years old when my mom and godmother taught me. My first project was the hem of pillowcase. I remember it had two white geese and a bouquet of flowers with a cornflower blue bow tying them all together. Not at all what inspires me these days, but it was a great start.
After a long break, I have been practicing a more contemporary version of this ancient art form for the last 8 years. I am intrigued by the use of color to create depth.
Artist Statement
Marie Palmer's art is an intimate exploration of the complex experiences and emotions associated with motherhood, the timeless archetypes that shape our perceptions, and the interconnection between humanity and the natural world. Through her works, primarily created using embroidery and mixed media, she creates a visual narrative that delves into the depth of maternal love, the dualities of nurturing and sacrifice, and the ways in which the natural world reflects and informs our inner landscapes.
Marie's pieces are often characterized by their intricate and delicate use of thread and needle, which imbue her works with a unique texture and dimension. The bold, expressive lines and vivid color, combined with the organic forms that evoke a sense of the primal and instinctual, create a powerful visual language that speaks to the universal human experiences and emotions that she explores. The archetypes she depicts, whether drawn from classical mythology or modern culture, serve as symbolic representations of these universal experiences, and her compositions are carefully crafted to reflect the interconnectedness of all things.
Her art is a celebration of the beauty and power of motherhood and nature, as well as a contemplation of the challenges and complexities that come with both. Through her work, Marie invites viewers to delve into their own experiences, emotions, and perceptions, and to reflect on the ways in which the natural world shapes our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.
In essence, Marie Palmer's art is a visual meditation on the essence of motherhood, archetypes, and the natural world, using the medium of embroidery and the nuanced expressiveness of thread and needle to create pieces that are at once beautiful, powerful, and thought-provoking.
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