{"product_id":"trace-by-michele-carragher-9781782217435","title":"Trace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExquisitely detailed and sumptuously worked, Michele Carragher's embroidered art is breathtaking to behold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive insight into her work guides you from her initial ideas, right through to the finished, astonishing pieces of work, collectively titled \u003cem\u003eTrace\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRich in symbolism and drawing inspiration from throughout history, the book contains three created, embroidered artefacts: a lavish glove, a jewelled bodice, and a Japanese-style hair pin. From these, she extracts a narrative which becomes the basis for three embroidered artworks, exploring themes of human duality and our behavioural effects on society and the planet. The book begins with an immersive, exquisitely photographed gallery tour of all the pieces, showcasing Michele's work in incredible detail. Following on from this, each artefact and artwork is discussed in detail, giving insight into the working process, creative choices, and techniques used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichele has worked for many years in the film and TV industry, including as Costume Embroiderer for HBO's \u003cem\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/em\u003e, and HBO's 2005 Emmy award-winning production of \u003cem\u003eElizabeth I\u003c\/em\u003e. The last chapter of the book features a selection of images from her inspiring catalogue of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854214746348,"sku":"9781782217435","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14874973482822.jpg?v=1759237673","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/trace-by-michele-carragher-9781782217435","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}