I first discovered MaricorMaricar on a visit home to Sydney last year. At the time the twin sisters, aka Maricor and Maricar Manalo were exhibiting some of their embroidered and geometric patchwork textiles at Koskela entitled, “Maps”. The exhibition was inspired by photos and drawings of their time living in London after winning a grant by the British Council.
Custom lettering created for a private commission
The Sydney girls work not only as embroiders, but also illustrators and animators, with their highly regarded work being commissioned around the world for various publications, department stores and music videos.
Custom Welcome Home embroidery for the window display at the launch of West Elm Sydney
Embroidered banners created for Pick Me Up London 2013
Corn Cobbed Embroidered illustration for Pick Me Up London 2013
While there is the beautifully aesthetic and more serious works, like that of “Maps”, which I absolutely adore, I was happy to discover their playful sense of humour with a lot of their embroidery work, much of it created for London’s graphic design festival, “Pick Me UP”.
To view MaricorMaricar’s vast body of work, pop over to their site and when you’re there, you’ll be sure to smile. I’d fancy any of this happiness hanging on my wall. Would you?
Mel xx
Aim To Misbehave embroidered quote created for Pick Me Up London 2013
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Oh my goodness! I love these! The corn one is WAY TOO COOL! I agree with Tina, very very talented girls. Thank you for sharing….this brightened my day! xx
My favourite here would have to be the “Maps series”.
Very talented girls indeed. Nice find Mel x
How lovely to see contemporary embroidery, love the last one especially x
I so enjoy watching these crafty designs making a come back. Have a great day Emma! Mel xx
What I like most here is the ombre effect they achieve, it looks like a blend of embroidery, illustration and watercolors. Very lovely find, Mel! xx
Oh nice observation Gudy! Have a lovely day. Mel xx
Love them Mel!
Oh glad Morag:) Have a great weekend xx