I am always on the lookout for the work of other artist embroiderers, so it was with great delight that I discovered the works of
Mariska Kakarasz. Her work is amazing and even more so because she was working in the mid 20th Century. Even now her works look refreshing and contemporary. Embroidery as contemporary art is being touted as a new movement even though, clearly, Mariska was blazing a trail over 60 years ago. (As the saying goes, there is nothing new in the world!).
Mariska was also a fashion designer, although, as her web site is still under construction, there were no images to be viewed.
Moses I or Moses II (?) 1953
Ropes on Red, 1952
Self Portrait, 1947
Alternate B, 1955
Babble, 1955
Beacon Lights, 1958 (This is my favourite piece. The way she has worked the waves is entrancing and the boat sails......incredible!).
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