Meet the artist, Natalie Torres del Valle
Photograph Series: Reintegration
This mixed media series of photography and hand embroidery reflects the gratitude I have towards North Carolina’s landscape. I took photographs that encouraged me to be mindful as I walked in the woods, looking for unique textures in natural objects that are often overlooked. The slow method of stitching added another layer of mindfulness and appreciation as I highlighted or exaggerated textures captured in the photograph. My hope is that the viewer will look closely at my work for subtle details, such as a clear bead for a dewdrop, and in turn, want to have that same conscious interaction with the natural world.