One might describe a friend or a foe as having made a mark on his life, but this statement is made literally in a project called A Flor de Piel. Artist David Catà begins with images of his loved ones and reproduces them on the palm of his hand.
Yes, what you see is indeed the embroidery of portraits into the outer layer of the man's epidermis. A standard weight sewing thread is guided by a needle in David's right hand, creating small and loose stitches that outline each subject's particular physical features. The basting of A Flor de Piel is done with a fairly neutral palette of black, white, yellow, brown and red string. Once the likeness has been complete, the artist tears the stitches out to reveal pinprick wounds in the shapes of his impactful companions.
Palm-Embroidered Portraits
Artist Illustrates Loved Ones as Skin-Deep Stitches in A Flor de Piel
Trend Themes
1. Skin-embroidered Art - Opportunity for artists to create unique and personalized art using people's skin as a canvas.
2. Personalized Portraiture - A trend towards more personalized and intimate forms of portraiture that capture the essence of the subject.
3. Body-inspired Art - Artists exploring the human body as a canvas for expression and storytelling.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can explore new ways of using the human body as a medium for their work.
2. Fashion and Beauty - The merging of fashion and art creates an opportunity to turn skin-embroidered art into wearable, personalized designs.
3. Tattoo and Body Modification - Tattoo artists and body modification specialists can experiment with using embroidery techniques to add unique elements to their work.