"Working between material, colour and structure across international contexts."
"Thread is a medium, not a craft - it belongs in the sphere of fine art."
By dismantling the perception of embroidery as mere 'women’s crafts,' Manoela treats fibre as a sophisticated medium rather than a traditional craft - elevating the stitch into a bold, contemporary language." Her work serves as a tactile exploration of the natural world, capturing both its immense structure and its haunting fragility.
