Anxiety Shield: Night Watch

Helen Geglio

48H x 34W inches

2021

USA

ARTIST STATEMENT

A shield from the free-floating anxiety of an uncertain time, and from the circular thoughts of sleepless nights. In the process of making, I discovered the protective nature of stitches made by hand.

MATERIALS

Cotton, wool, buttons

TECHNIQUES

Raw-edge appliqué, hand-embroidery and stitching