With thread and needle, I defy convention and elevate sewing to an art form. Driven by the belief that craftwork can spark positive change and meaningful conversations, my creations feature intricate stitchwork with unconventional waste materials. This is the starting point of my gentle protest through craftivism – an approach to provoke thought in a non-combative way, encouraging people to ask questions.

While I cannot enact laws, I can use my art to capture attention and highlight pressing issues. Cigarette filters, for instance, are tiny webs of plastic that absorb toxic chemicals from tobacco. ...

 

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