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Contusion no 1

First of an old paint / embroidery project, CONTUSION, we started in Orkney 7 years ago, but put on hold when we moved. It will to be an abstract installation about skin. Chris thinks my first hoop looks like a Petri dish but I think it has the look of a microscopic slice of eye. Anyway watch this space! #tumimandprendergast #microscopyart #subversivestitch #unusualembroidery #hoopla #mixedmediaart #dermartology #artofcontusion
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CONTUSION

CONTUSION

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