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STEPHANIE BURSESE

Inverse Sampler is a body of work featuring intricately hand-embroidered textile pieces that give form to the experience of compulsion and memory, and question assumptions about the idea of “a copy.” Inspired by the layered history of the needlework sampler, and utilizing the artist’s own photographs as source material, each of the multivalent compositions employs competing perspectives and scales to expand the meticulous fidelity of a photograph.

Each piece uses a micro-punch needle tool to insert individual loops of cotton embroidery thread into the linen fabric. The linen is a mix of second-hand fabric and new yardage.
The work ranges in size from 14” on the smallest side to 42” on the largest.

Available Works for Purchase

Installation details from a solo exhibition at Vox Populi in Philadelphia from September 8th - October 15th, 2023.

Inverse Sampler Poster
23” x 15”
Double Sided, Digital, Full Color
80gsm Bright Recycled
Limited Edition of 80
Printed by NewsPaper Club

Poster can be displayed on either side, in a grid of 8 or 4 photographs. Can also be affixed to a window and when backlit, opposing printed images interact and create a transparent overlay effect.

Sampler
17” x 11”
7 Color Risograph
Printed on 100# Neenah Paper
2023, Edition of 14

Perfect Wing of Locust
11” x 17”
1 Color Risograph
Printed on 100# French Paper, Butcher Blue
2023, Edition of 14

Sampler was printed at Space 1026 by sending digital custom CMYK channel separations to the Riso printer for both the photographic and hand drawn images. A single sheet of this edition was sent through the Riso 7 times.

Perfect Wing of Locust was printed at Space 1026 by arranging glass specimin slides directly on the Riso reflective glass scanner, each print was made from the non-digital master.

If you would like to carry this in your store or are interested in consignment, please email stephaniebursese(at)gmail.com.