Fibrous Kale, Broccoli, and Beans Grow From Incredibly Realistic Three-Dimensional Embroideries
All pictures © Konekono Kitsune, shared with permission
A glimpse into Konekono Kitsune’s workspace in Tokyo probably resembles a farmer’s market stand greater than a fiber studio. Utilizing numerous layers of thread and the occasional felt base, the artist stitches curly kale, collard greens, and different fare that bear a putting likeness to their real-life counterparts: dense tufts in inexperienced kind broccoli florets, a broad bean pod splits open to disclose a tender downy inside, and tight rows line the undulating floor of a candy potato.
In a be aware to Colossal, Konekono Kitsune shares that their grandmother often embroidered, though they solely started working within the medium just a few years in the past. “I’m not a farmer, and I’m not significantly good at cooking. I occurred to embroider greens and acquired satisfied. Embroidery threads are nice for expressing vegetable fibers,” they are saying.
For extra of the artist’s produce-based works, go to Instagram.
