Richmond-based artistHillary Waters Faylemerges her passions for nature and textile design in her ongoing embroidery project.

She stitches geometric and abstract designs onto found leaves, creating a connection between people and nature.

These delicate creations shine a spotlight on materials that often go unnoticed and underappreciated.

Embroidery on Leaves by Hillary Waters Fayle

Fayle hand-stitches various motifs and patterns onto their surface, showcasing the resilience of natural fibers.

They are ubiquitous to the point of being taken for granted but also uniquely exquisiteremarkable, yet invisible.

Richmond-based artist Hillary Waters Fayle embroider dried leaves.

Embroidery on Leaves by Hillary Waters Fayle

She stitches geometric and abstract designs onto found leaves, creating a connection between people and nature.

Embroidery on Leaves by Hillary Waters Fayle

Embroidery on Leaves by Hillary Waters Fayle

Embroidery on Leaves by Hillary Waters Fayle

Embroidery on Leaves by Hillary Waters Fayle

Embroidery on Leaves by Hillary Waters Fayle

Embroidery on Leaves by Hillary Waters Fayle

Embroidery on Leaves by Hillary Waters Fayle

Embroidery on Leaves by Hillary Waters Fayle

Embroidery on Leaves by Hillary Waters Fayle

Embroidery on Leaves by Hillary Waters Fayle