Many artists these days are trying to make their creations as eco-friendly as it gets and QuaintMarie is definitely succeeding. This textile artist from Australia specializes in using old and discarded fabrics to craft all sorts of quirky creations, including her signature textile horses.
QuaintMarie is the brainchild of the Australian artist Marthess, currently followed by over 80,000 people on Instagram. She’s a self-taught artist who was intrigued by art from a young age, exploring everything from jewelry making to clay modeling before finding her one true love in textile art.
“Self-taught and still learning – at an early age I taught myself to sew and embroider, and continued learning through books, research, endless practice and courses which extended beyond textiles,” she explains on her official website.
Marthess prides herself in creating her art with dignity and respect for nature and humanity. Her creations are sustainable and eco-friendly because she uses vintage and recycled fabric scraps to bring them to life.
From vintage kimono fabrics to woven textiles and coat collar linings, no vintage material is off-limits for this creative artist. They give her textile horses a special charm, making each one unique in its own right, through the mix of textures and shabby edges and holes.
