Botanical art is not a rarity in the embroidery world, but there are many different ways to explore it. Most artists opt to stitch together pretty flowers in all the colors of the rainbow, but Hannah Kwasnycia decided to go down a different road and pay homage to all sorts of underrated living organisms.
Kwasnycia’s body of work is mostly inspired by intricate patterns and textures of moss, mushrooms, mold, lichen, coral, and bacteria culture, according to her Instagram bio. She’s followed by over 45,000 people on this social media platform, and some of her work is available for purchase on Etsy under the moniker Mild Moss.
Kwasnycia uses a pop of vibrant colors to evoke the feeling of being in the heart of a dense forest. She gives her embroidery texture and depth through the use of different stitching patterns and occasional beads and sequins.
Kwasnycia’s love for nature is a central theme in her work, and she uses it to celebrate natural life forms that often go unnoticed. Her embroidery hoops will help you gain a new appreciation for the fragile beauty of the natural world and relish its tiny wonders—whether it’s a small patch of moss growing on a rock or vibrant corals coming to life.
