Banksy Who?

"Banksy Who?" is a project that explores the intersection of street art and textiles, redefining how we perceive both mediums. Graffiti has a unique power to communicate raw, unfiltered messages that resonate with everyday people. Through this project, I seek to capture that same energy, reimagining it through the lens of textile art.
By merging traditional craftsmanship with urban expression, "Banksy Who?" challenges conventional notions of embroidery and needlework. This project not only elevates textile art but also transforms how modern audiences engage with it. Instead of delicate, ornamental stitches confined to fabric, my work brings embroidery into the urban landscape- creating graffiti with thread, beads, and fabric.
Unlike paint, textiles offer a unique dimension to street art. The three dimensionality of embroidery, the shimmer of beads, the intricate patterns of fabric, and the tactile textures of thread all add depth and vibrancy that spray paint alone cannot achieve. Using embroidery and art quilting techniques, I aim to push the boundaries of both street art and textile art, forging a new, unexpected form of creative expression.

The project consists of 7 large-scale embroidered graffiti pieces, along with crocheted balaclava and embroidered spray cans- a bold fusion of street art and textile craftsmanship. These works are accompanied by a photoshoot capturing the graffiti pieces "in the wild”- integrating them into urban settings.
With this project, I aim to challenge conventional perceptions of street art and prove that even the oldest craft techniques can be reinvented in fresh, unexpected ways. By pushing the boundaries of embroidery, I hope to showcase a different side of textiles- one that is raw, expressive, and deeply connected to contemporary urban culture. Ultimately, I want to inspire a younger generation to explore textile art, seeing it not as a relic of the past but as a powerful, evolving form of creative expression.

Project supported by Converse (All Star Project 2025).