Bettie in Burnt Orange — Hand-Embroidered Portrait

Description

Bettie Page’s unmistakable profile and iconic bangs are transformed through layers of richly textured embroidery.

A black-and-white portrait of the legendary 1950s pinup has been printed onto fabric and embellished by hand with a dramatic sculptural collar. Worked in warm burnt-orange thread, the dense loops and raised stitches create the impression of an extravagant knitted garment emerging from the photograph.

The contrast between the monochrome portrait and tactile embroidery brings Bettie into the present while celebrating the rebellious beauty and self-possession that made her an enduring cultural icon.

This one-of-a-kind fiber artwork is presented beneath a black mat in a black shadow-box frame and arrives ready to display.

Details:

• Original, one-of-a-kind fiber artwork
• Portrait of Bettie Page printed on fabric
• Hand-embroidered sculptural collar and garment
• Burnt-orange embroidery thread
• Black mat and black shadow-box frame
• Frame dimensions: 8″ x 8″
• Ready to hang or display

Small variations and irregularities are part of the character of this handmade artwork.