Growing up, embroiderer Danielle Clough has been surrounded by fabric, needles, and thread. Although she was sure that being a fashion designer was her dream job, she soon realized that embroidery was her call.
“I love the space I get to occupy as an embroiderer, which is between a crafter and an artist,” Clough said in an interview for Colossal. “I love that space because it gives me room to create without necessarily having to evoke meaning.”
The South Africa-based artist is best-known for her embroideries done with vibrant colors, on unusual materials, like rackets. Portraits of celebrities or other famous people, whimsical floral images, and colorful birds are just some of the designs she creates.
If you are interested to see her work, check out the gallery below, where we have picked out our favorites. Clough also holds online courses on Skillshare, so if you are interested to learn from the best, contact her through her Instagram DM.
