She Shoots First – Hand-Embroidered Vintage Film Collage Fiber Art

Description

She Shoots First is an original hand-embroidered fiber artwork combining vintage film imagery with contemporary textile embellishment. Created on natural canvas, this one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece features a grayscale vintage woman in motion, dramatically enhanced with hand-stitched red embroidery and layered sequins that form her dress.

This artwork blends fiber art, embroidery, and film history, transforming a classic black-and-white image into a bold modern statement. The contrast between the muted photographic transfer and the vibrant red threadwork creates depth, texture, and visual tension—highlighting themes of femininity, power, glamour, and danger often associated with classic cinema and the femme fatale archetype.

Each stitch is sewn entirely by hand, making this piece truly unique. No prints or reproductions exist. The sequined embroidery catches the light from different angles, giving the artwork a subtle movement and theatrical presence that changes depending on its environment.

This hand-embroidered collage is ideal for collectors of original fiber art, embroidered wall art, mixed-media textile art, and vintage film-inspired artwork. It works beautifully in galleries, curated interiors, creative studios, and private collections that appreciate craftsmanship, storytelling, and bold visual narratives.

Set in a black mat- 5″x7″