Emma Campbell

I am working in both textile and jewellery materials including second-hand leather and beads and deconstructed jewellery.

Q&A

Artist Statement

Adopting an ‘in process’ approach, I’ve discovered through making, resulting in a collection of eclectic, sensory textiles – a treasure trove of movement, material and colour, a series of oddities which come together to form one collection, intended for a fashion or accessory context as one-off statement pieces

What craft do you work with?

Exploring the juxtaposing surfaces found in my photography, materiality and tactility became inherent to my embroidery practice, experimenting with contrasting colours and qualities such as the density and structural nature of leather to the transparent lightness of beads, jewellery, and sheer smocked surfaces

What inspires you to work with this craft?

Slowing down and embracing curiosity, my practice explores the inconspicuous and eclectic beauty hidden in everyday environments from my home to charity shops and markets.

How would you best describe your workspace and what tools could you not do without?

Considering responsible design, I’ve sourced materials from scrap stores to donations, and previous projects, such as deconstructing old jewellery, hoping to instil value and desirability into items that would normally go unnoticed.