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Living above a church meant a covenant, not a leas

Living above a church meant a covenant, not a lease, and a massive cross in the basement along with the cobwebs. Hymnals propped up leaning furniture, and the smell of extinguished candles filtered up reliably every Sunday at 6. Despite all the rules, I have fond memories of my time in UCM and the people I spent that time with.

The images of this project were interspersed with

The images of this project were interspersed with text from my housemate's dissertation. She wrote about church architecture and its linguistic function- again, a testament to the impact of place. I enjoyed collaborating with her while we lived in this unique place. Though neither of us are Methodist, the warmth of the church community added a unique layer to our college experience.

Another project from @late__capital 's darkroom cl

Another project from @late__capital 's darkroom class. This was the first time I realized how much the intersection of space, policy, and people captivated me. Now, I'm going into real-estate law to continue exploring that theme. I remember staying up all night printing and arranging these images, trying to figure out how to visually communicate what was so clear in my head- places have power, and people and policy bring places to life.

Another snippet from the same project. Both lace a

Another snippet from the same project. Both lace and photography feel like captured light to me, and I was really interested in combining the two. I may revisit this someday, but for now it's back to stitching!

I miss this darkroom!

I miss this darkroom!

Project snippet from a past darkroom class. @late_

Project snippet from a past darkroom class. @late__capital was a great teacher and continually inspired me to play with different approaches.

Sydney Anne Matrisciano is a visual artist based i

Sydney Anne Matrisciano is a visual artist based in Chicago, IL working primarily with embroidered photography. Themes of identity, community, and belonging drive her work, which draws upon her own life experiences as a Mississippi native. She aims to bring attention to the complexities and nuances of Mississippi, drawing viewer attention to the bonds between people and the environment, just like the threads of her signature style. The result is an emotionally stirring body of work that provokes thought about the people and the places of the Mississippi.

New year, new energy. Same headshot!

More than stitching.

More than stitching.

Taking 'Monument Missing' off its stretcher.

Taking 'Monument Missing' off its stretcher.

'Monument Missing' a massive 24x36" embroidered ph

'Monument Missing' a massive 24x36" embroidered photograph. Swipe right for the hidden stitches!

If only stitching actually went this quickly!

If only stitching actually went this quickly!

Swipe right for the hidden stitches. 'City of New

Swipe right for the hidden stitches.

'City of New Orleans' 16x24" embroidered photograph

Taking 'City of New Orleans' off the stretcher.

Taking 'City of New Orleans' off the stretcher.

This one pushed me a LOT and I'm still not certain

This one pushed me a LOT and I'm still not certain I'm satisfied with it. I restitched it 3 times! However, I think it's better to try new techniques even if they aren't as successful as you imagine.

On location with redneck recreation

On location with redneck recreation

"Redneck Recreation" is a 16x24" embroidered and p

"Redneck Recreation" is a 16x24" embroidered and painted photograph. Swipe right for a detail of its stitching.

After extensive testing, flax and soy milk seem to

After extensive testing, flax and soy milk seem to make for the deepest stains.

Continuing the trend of finished piece in place

Continuing the trend of finished piece in place

Check the last slide to see my super cute assistan

Check the last slide to see my super cute assistant 🐈‍⬛

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