Sandu Publications Knihy

This book carefully selects 20 contemporary embroidery artists and showcases their delicate artworks together with in-depth and thematic interviews, making it not only a feast for the eyes but a practical guidebook for those who are looking to be inspired. It includes an international cast of skilled practitioners who delight the eyes with a visual feast of landscapes, architecture, animals, plants, typography, patterns and more. With the basics of embroidery introduced in the beginning, the book is also friendly to newcomers to the craft. Featured artists Artemis, Sarah K. Benning, Jordan Goetz, Mina Ivanova, Mayuka Morimoto, Elena Obando, Olga Prinku, Erika Sugano and many more.

In an age where most everything is mass-produced and technology has become the filter through which we experience much of life, there is a growing appreciation of the handmade. From scented soaps to designer jeans, leather wallets to jewellery, furniture to bicycles, we place more value in goods that were crafted by hand, feeling a human connection. Handmade Art explores the art and artists who exemplify the movement through the skill of their craftsmanship and their creative vision.

Across the diverse continent of Asia, there is an abundance of cultural blending, leading to many distinctive visual styles that nevertheless reference and converse with one another. Asian Elements comprises two A guide to traditional Eastern illustrations and patterns including zodiac, festivals, solar terms and traditional paintings, and a gallery of hundreds of superb examples of graphic designs across branding, posters, fonts and logos and more. Though the majority of designers featured hail directly from Asia, several non-Asian designers passionate about Asian culture show work and share perspectives on the elements presented. Featuring more than 100 works from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Korea, and more, Asian Elements is a rich guide for those interested in Asian culture who want to explore it through visual elements.