This embroidered piece is an abstract interpretation of the Phantom Galaxy (Messier 74), a face-on spiral galaxy located approximately 32 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Pisces. Known for its well-defined structure and grand design, M74 served as the inspiration for this lacework composition, where each spiraling arm is carefully rendered to reflect the symmetry and depth of galactic form. Using fine thread to evoke stellar pathways and the delicate filaments of interstellar matter, the work bridges astronomical precision with textile expression—capturing the vast, orderly beauty of a galaxy suspended in space.
These pieces were created only with embroidery thread. They are mounted in custom made shadow boxes with non-glare acrylic glazing. The size without the mat is 7.25 x 7.25 x 1.25 in (185 x 185 x 35 mm) and with the mat is 13.25 × 13.25 × 1.25 (335 × 335 × 35 mm).
This embroidered piece is an abstract interpretation of the Phantom Galaxy (Messier 74), a face-on spiral galaxy located approximately 32 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Pisces. Known for its well-defined structure and grand design, M74 served as the inspiration for this lacework composition, where each spiraling arm is carefully rendered to reflect the symmetry and depth of galactic form. Using fine thread to evoke stellar pathways and the delicate filaments of interstellar matter, the work bridges astronomical precision with textile expression—capturing the vast, orderly beauty of a galaxy suspended in space.
These pieces were created only with embroidery thread. They are mounted in custom made shadow boxes with non-glare acrylic glazing. The size without the mat is 7.25 x 7.25 x 1.25 in (185 x 185 x 35 mm) and with the mat is 13.25 × 13.25 × 1.25 (335 × 335 × 35 mm).
