Feminist Arthur Meme, 2016

Hand embroidery on calico, 8cm x 8cm

I created this iconic embroidery when this screenshot from Arthur became a meme representing frustration. I saw illustrator and painter version so I wanted to make one for the embroiderers. The artwork was met with some controversy, but mostly reverence, love and appreciation. It opened up a global conversation about the gendered nature of textile history in Europe and the West. This piece was a catalyst for many people to start embroidering and to see embroidery as an art form in itself. It went viral across Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and was featured across many publications.