Art can take on many different forms. But while some are really popular and can be encountered often, others don’t get nearly enough recognition.
For example, despite this art’s magnificence, chances are you couldn’t name many embroidery artists. Well, today, we’re here to present you with an aerial embroidery artist whose name you’ll definitely want to remember because her breathtaking art will most likely make you want to come back time and time again. Scroll down to see what we’re talking about!
More info: Instagram
#1
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#2
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#3
Image credits: Mira Gupta
The woman behind all these mesmerizing art pieces is Victoria Rose Richards -- a 26-year-old biology graduate born and raised in South West Devon, UK. But despite what her diploma says, this woman’s heart is right next to the needle and thread.
“Do you have fond memories of visiting the countryside as a child? A nostalgia for those simpler, rose-tinted memories? These are the feelings I focus on recreating in my aerial embroidery landscapes,” Victoria shared on her website, passionately talking about her art and her story.
#4
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#5
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#6
Image credits: Mira Gupta
She found her way to embroidering when, after overcoming many rough obstacles in life, she realized that one of the biggest reasons for them was boredom. But what started out as a random hobby soon turned into an ever-burning passion, leading Victoria to make it her full-time job, which has since brought a great deal of happiness and peace into her life.
Now, the artist lives in the countryside -- a place full of perfect inspiration for her creations, coming from all that natural beauty that she’s surrounded with. Having recently bought her dream house, she continues to create art, expressing “a nostalgia that is both comforting and bittersweet, bringing back rose-tinted memories of simpler days past.”
#7
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#8
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#9
Image credits: Mira Gupta
Embroidery has been around for a really long time. But while, throughout history, this craft has been primarily used to decorate various fabrics, according to an article by Advance Printwear, there is some evidence showing that it has actually existed quite a bit before the fabric was even invented.
The earliest instances of embroidery use seem to date back to the Cro-Magnon era, roughly 30,000 B.C. The technique itself is believed to have originated in Ancient China, somewhere between the 3rd and 5th centuries B.C. A few hundred years later, between the years 300 and 700 A.D., clothing with embroidery was already found in Europe, too.
#10
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#11
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#12
Image credits: Mira Gupta
As time passed, embroidery became increasingly popular due to its versatility. It was especially loved by the nobles, who, during medieval times, saw it as a sign of wealth and would not only wear heavily embroidered clothes but would also use it to decorate their homes.
The game was changed forever when the Industrial Revolution hit, and the first embroidery machine was invented in the mid-1800s in France. It was here that the craft reached the doorstep of mass production.
Now, thanks to cheaper materials, simplified pattern papers, and modern technology, almost anyone interested can try their hand at this hobby. While this art may no longer symbolize wealth, the beauty that it produces is still around, shining brighter than ever before.
#13
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#14
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#15
Image credits: Mira Gupta
So, in the end, embroidery has come a very long way. And yet, unlike most things, it is still very similar to that from which it started, making it a very unique and interesting art and craft.
At the same time, few would argue that these creations are anything less than spectacular, and thanks to artists like Victoria, we get to appreciate that beauty in all its glory. What more is there to ask for?
What did you think about these creations? Do you ever do any embroidery yourself? Share it all in the comments below!
#16
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#17
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#18
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#19
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#20
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#21
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#22
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#23
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#24
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#25
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#26
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#27
Image credits: Mira Gupta
#28
Image credits: Mira Gupta
