The project Embroidered Stances, has allowed since the very beginning the creation of a safe environment to share ideas. I have witnessed, through the development of the sessions and creative process, how each participant has contributed with their ideas, values, concepts and meanings, each one within their own context, but having as a common ground the same objective:
The Embroidered stances project has as an aim to revive the tradition of blanket embroidery in a contemporary context while investigating on the sustainability of traditional materials, such as hand-dyeing wool yarn, another important aim of the project is to reform the imagery of blanket embroidery so that personal and political themes can be expressed through patterns and designs. Contemporary artists are turning to activism though craft, as a response to the complex realities they face. In galleries and museums, social issues have become increasingly important. (The Peace Museum, 2021)
By having people from different parts of the world, this project has influenced the perception and world views of each member challenged stereotypes. Embroidery and craftivism in the textile field are practices that allow accessibility and collaborative nature, allowing a space where the discussion of social issues has become very relevant. This project has enabled involving in phenomenological processes, when, during the sessions the group shares feedback in the form of anecdotes, stories, lived experiences, inquiries and wonderings regarding the artistic practice itself and the topics which very often have to do with political and social issues.
In addition, the goal is to break down the categories of art, craft and design and manifest Arctic art where process, production, expression, craft and form converge and enhance the sense of community and transculturalism. Here will come more about how this is activism towards arts.