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About the Artist and Product
Mallory Lunke is a multidisciplinary creative with a background in Interior and Product Design. Her work encompasses punch needle fiber art and block prints on textural substrates; exploring where art, design, and craft intersect and collaborate in harmony.
Applying abstract form and contemporary patterns and elements to a craft rooted in American female history, Mallory introduces a unique perspective to the punch needle medium. The plurality of her design background has led to a fascination with form, composition, shape, and color, which greatly influence her work.
Traditional and non-traditional materials and applications are used to create her personal take on this traditional craft; offering tactile artworks that invigorate spaces with a soft and casual, yet refined presence.
In a world consumed by the fast and fleeting, this laborious technique encourages one to slow down, hearkening a sense of stillness and appreciation for artistries. Each stitch is punched through a foundation cloth by hand, using a simple wood and metal tool threaded with yarn or stripped fabric, as it slowly and repetitively punches in and out of a foundation cloth. The process is quite simple in theory, but the end results are intricate and methodical, providing endless opportunities for personal expression and creativity.