‘Discarded Bloom’

‘Discarded Bloom’

£1,800.00

In her work, Justine Bonenfant seeks to explore materials such as pineapple leather, which offers an innovative alternative to traditional textiles, alongside repurposed hardware, discarded plastic, and metal elements. These materials are given new life through embroidery, transforming them into objects of value and beauty. This process allows her to contribute to the ongoing conversation about sustainability and innovation in the arts.

 

Teaching plays a vital role in her artistic practice. It helps her stay connected to the evolving world of embroidery, ensuring that her work remains meaningful and relevant.

 

Materials: Glass beads, crystals, guipure lace, repurposed hardware, washers, circular rings.

 

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Artist Bio

Justine Bonenfant is a French-born embroidery designer, maker, and teacher based in London and South India. She specializes in Haute Couture embellishment and tambour beading. Trained at the prestigious Lesage School in Paris, part of the Chanel Group, she is a Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust alumna and was awarded by HRH the Prince of Wales for her excellence in the craft. Justine has collaborated with renowned fashion houses, including Vivienne Westwood, Chanel, and Alexander McQueen.

 

She has been teaching for six years at the Royal School of Needlework instructing BA students in tambour beading, and she is part of the teaching team for the King’s Foundation x Chanel Métiers d’Art Fellowship in partnership with Le19M.

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