It’s been a bloody long time since I’ve seen a cross stitch that’s made me go WOW. I’m not sure why, I think it’s my intense jealousy of anyone that can start and finish a large photo based stitch (yes I’m looking at YOU ninja 
). I know I’ve designed a ton of patterns of this form of stitch, started a couple, but never finished!
So when I saw this piece by Noelle Mason I was literally awestruck.
This piece is called ‘Nothing Much Happened Today (for Eric and Dylan)’ and yes, it is a security camera image of the Columbine High School shooting. It was completed this year and measures 50×66 inches.
It’s astounding, both in subject matter and in production. Noelle offers no explanation on her site as to why she did this piece. And I think this is probably a wise move. But it is quite obviously a respectful acknowledgement of what was clearly a very difficult time for all directly involved, as well as the wider community.
This piece is just one part of an extensive body of work and I urge you to check out Noelle’s website and look through the incredibly thought-provoking work.
Props: Mr X Stitch
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quite something…I\’m not sure what
er… Wow !
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holy shit! that is amazing!! sorry, that is fucking amazing. it makes me want to see the work up close and personal. and to tell everyone about it.
Wow! That\’s so amazing on so many levels!
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I think it’s disgusting and a waste of time and talent.
yep: wow.
you know, the thing that always affects me about photo-realist art is the sheer amount of time the artist would have to spend focussed on the minute details of their subject matter. I’ve got some photo-realist bums on my bedroom wall and it pleases me immensely to think of them being lovingly and pain-stakingly painted.
Photo-realist cross-stitch just magnifies the dedication required and, for me, that’s what makes this so powerful – for the artist to have undertaken to live with such disturbing subject matter for such a length of time is remarkable and speaks of a strong motivational force. Whether I’d be in tune and agreement with this force I’m not sure but I respect and admire the emotional intensity and dedication.
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This is amazing. Such an emotional piece, on many levels & the amount of work that it must have taken…Thanks for posting! I need to see more of her work.
This is absolutely horrible and I agree with Joy, this is a complete waste of time and talent. You are ameliorating this kids actions so great job for that.