The Phoenix Embroidery was created over an 18 month period between 2014 and 2016 by Janice, Sammi’s Mother.
He (The phoenix) is embroidered in silk, by hand, onto linen in satin stitch with thousands of colourful, tiny glass seed beads, all stitched onto the piece singly. The embroidery was started by Janice as a gift when Sammi started Chemotherapy for stage 3 breast cancer. The final stitches were put in place 18 months later when Sammi was given the all clear.
Sammi remains in remission.
Sammi’s spirit is often likened to the legendary mythical bird, The Phoenix, as, if you read her artists profile*, you will see she has a habit of rising up from the ashes. This beautiful, detailed labour of love, remains a symbol of Sammi’s positivity, strength and determination to overcome adversity, as well as a symbol of hope for others affected by Chronic Pain and Cancer.