Deniz Kurdak, a London-based artist, draws inspiration from blue-and-white porcelain, signifying her deep sense of belonging and connection to her grandmother's home. Her artwork addresses themes of identity, memory, and personal history, shaped by her challenging upbringing. Kurdak transforms needlework, often considered 'women's work,' into a narrative form of emotional repair, reflecting on fragility and resilience. Utilizing embroidery as a meditative practice, she juxtaposes the duality of materials to express complex human sentiments, ultimately highlighting the intersections of adornment and utility in her pieces.
What draws me to the motif of ceramics is the deep sense of belonging they evoke in me.
Growing up with an abusive father, I found sanctuary in my grandparents' home—a safe, predictable, and nurturing space where I felt accepted.
I like to reimagine the acts of cutting, stitching, and embroidering as forms of emotional repair.
Embroidery has become both a medium and a means of reflection in my artistic process.
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