Australian artist, teacher and writer Sera Waters draws inspiration from the uglier, shocking side of life. After her studies, she received a grant which enabled her to attend the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace, where she furthered her embroidery skills.
Butchering : Meat Series 2009
thread, felt, sequins, beads, cotton on linen (260 x 220 mm each)
Much of her current work uses traditional embroidery techniques. Black-work with its meticulous repetitive patterns gives light and shade to her chosen subject in the Butchering series.
