Gaelle Chassery

As our Dream Map Project* unfolds, I will be featuring artists taking part in this collaborative piece of art. Today, we hear from  Tony Phillips, also known as The Manbroiderer, whose embroidered Dream is called "The Silence Beneath the Stars." Tony's artist statement: "My work explores the emotional landscapes of hope, vulnerability, and transformation through the tactile language of embroidery. Inspired by nature and personal storytelling, I stitch narratives that invite reflection and connection. Each thread becomes a quiet act of resistance, a celebration of slowness in a fast world. Through workshops and kits, I share this meditative craft, fostering community and creativity. My practice blends tradition with experimentation, honouring the past while imagining new possibilities in textile art." Tony's dream uses hand dyed cotton fabric, silk organza and cotton thread, and here is what he says about the dream:  "This piece emerges from a dream I ha...