cakes4sport
August 2021
Four Hands Embroidery undertook a collaborative endeavor with Alli Gelles, a Brooklyn-based artist and baker known as @cakes4sport, to create a limited edition of custom digital embroideries on fleece shorts. Collaborating with artist and baker cakes4sport, Four Hands Embroidery brought her original design to life through a limited edition of custom digital embroideries on fleece shorts.
As a small women-owned business, both Four Hands Embroidery and cakes4sport share a strong connection to the local community in Brooklyn. By combining their creative talents, they aimed to create a unique and meaningful collaboration that showcased their passion for craftsmanship and artistry.
Gelles' artwork delves into captivating themes of consumption, escapism, and dereliction within the context of the modern climate era. Her thought-provoking sculptures, which incorporate both permanent and perishable elements, have garnered significant recognition. Her work has been featured in esteemed publications such as the New York Times, T Magazine, Domino, and VICE, drawing attention to her innovative artistic approach.
The limited edition fleece shorts adorned with custom digital embroideries based on Gelles' original design encapsulate the intersection of art and fashion. Four Hands Embroidery's meticulous embroidery technique brings the intricate details of Gelles' artwork to life on the fabric, resulting in a visually stunning and unique wearable piece. This collaboration not only celebrates the talent and creativity of both parties involved but also provides art enthusiasts and fashion-forward individuals with a distinctive clothing item that merges art and personal style.
Through this collaboration, Four Hands Embroidery and cakes4sport exemplify the spirit of local embroidery and the vibrant artistic community in Brooklyn, NYC. By pushing boundaries and combining their respective expertise, they offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of talent and innovation that exists within the intersection of embroidery, art, and fashion.
