MEET MERYDIE
Dear Friends and Art Enthusiasts,
The time has come for me to embark on a new chapter in life. As the seasons change, so too must I. After over forty years of a passionate creative journey with needles, gold thread, and silk, I have decided to transition to new endeavours.
Throughout my career, I have poured my heart and soul into each piece of art, weaving stories and emotions into every stitch. Now, I wish to find loving homes for my cherished creations. Each artwork will be priced thoughtfully to ensure they are accessible to those who truly appreciate their value. Please enquire about pieces you may be interested in.
Thank you for your support and admiration over the years. It has been an honour to share my artistic journey with you.
With warm regards,
Merydie Fjarlie
Previous Bio:
While first establishing herself as a maverick in framed goldwork collections, Merydie’s true passion and forte is in creating goldwork sculptures. The documented history of goldwork gives us no examples of three-dimensional construction. This is a void in the world’s art theatre, and Merydie Fjarlie is filling that void.
As you view these sculptures, you will see that Merydie’s creativity is without boundaries, each of her pieces evolving from a new place.
Found objects are employed as starting points to create whimsical, thought-provoking pieces. An ancient explorer’s technology inspires her use of goldwork to create her amazing astrolabe and stunning armillary.
With the advent of her exploration into goldwork embroidery, she has won national awards, devised and constructed (with 11 other embroidery artists) “The Bouquet of Remembrance and Celebration: gift to The Royal Family of The Netherlands”. She also accepts commissions; some displayed in hotel lobbies.
“My work will continue to exhibit simplicity and splendor, treading the subtle balance of producing strong images in delicate stitches”
Art Pieces and Sculptures using Goldwork
Goldwork, using the costly and traditional drawn wire ‘threads’, has been historically considered the height of all embroidery, but rarely has it been used for other than church vestments and hangings, or enhancing the clothing of the status minded wealthy of by-gone eras. You will be in awe when faced with Merydie Fjarlie’s modern liberation of this ancient needle art.
Merydie thoroughly enjoys a challenge, prompting her to take up the intricate art of goldwork, with no formal embroidery training. However, her background in creating haute couture dresses and historical costumes no doubt honed her skill with needles and minute stitches.