Based in the county of Herefordshire, Kathleen Murphy is a maker who specialises in constructing with needle and thread. Combining found objects with repurposed materials, Kathleen takes inspiration from folk culture, fairytales and the wooded landscape.
Within Kathleen's workspace there is a portal to another place - a vast wooded landscape called Skyruda Binrog. Here, ably assisted by two characters, Murgatroyd - an owl, and Bean - a hare, the trio are guardians to the landscape's stories and myths. It is a colourful, 3D, boldly embroidered world populated by shy woodland creatures, dark spirits and over-sized leaves.
Pieces are often made for exhibition or for use in performance. Smaller pieces can sometimes be found here on Big Cartel.
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