[{"id":274072895577,"handle":"all","title":"All","updated_at":"2024-10-31T17:20:20-04:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2023-11-13T18:21:33-05:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"1"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Gift Card"},{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":272629465177,"handle":"butterfly","title":"BUTTERFLY","updated_at":"2024-10-31T16:03:37-04:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2023-08-04T09:19:15-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"collection-landing","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"swarm"},{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2024-07-09T10:18:11-04:00","alt":"BUTTERFLY - Stephen Wilson Studio","width":1800,"height":1797,"src":"\/\/www.stephenwilsonstudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/butterfly-977313.jpg?v=1720534691"}},{"id":279405232217,"handle":"classic-rock-albums","title":"classic rock albums","updated_at":"2024-10-31T17:20:20-04:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-05-29T13:56:33-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"classic rock"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":272885088345,"handle":"new-ablums-homepage-collection","title":"In Stock Albums","updated_at":"2024-10-31T14:35:21-04:00","body_html":"I spent months sourcing vintage record albums and created dozens of prototypes before finally designing these pieces. I hand-selected each album then set out to embroider them. To make the art, each thread must be hand-digitized using digital drawing tools on a scan of the actual album as a backdrop. Every stitch is drawn by hand, one at a time. The embroidery process itself is the most interesting and has to be seen to believe. Each album cover is embroidered directly through the actual paper sleev The albums take up to 8 hours to embroider and can contain over 200,000 stitches. Each of the albums comes with a signed certificate and is framed in acrylic and measures 12\" x 12\" x 2\".","published_at":"2023-09-11T10:41:27-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"album-collection","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Albums"},{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"},{"column":"variant_price","relation":"less_than","condition":"2001.00"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":272889217113,"handle":"individual-albums","title":"Individual Albums","updated_at":"2024-10-31T17:20:20-04:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI spent months sourcing vintage record albums and created dozens of prototypes before finally designing these pieces. I hand-selected each album then set out to embroider them. To make the art, each thread must be hand-digitized using digital drawing tools on a scan of the actual album as a backdrop. 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Each of the albums comes with a signed certificate and is framed in acrylic and measures 12\" x 12\" x 2\". \u003c\/span\u003e","published_at":"2023-09-12T09:33:52-04:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"album-collection","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Albums"},{"column":"variant_price","relation":"less_than","condition":"2001.00"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":261187076185,"handle":"albums","title":"The Album Series","updated_at":"2024-10-31T14:35:21-04:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMy work has always been about the medium of fabric and thread and how far I can push those in both conventional and unconventional methods. Since the conventional use of thread and embroidery has been seen in wearables, fashion has always been a major influence in my work. In addition to fashion, music has always been a leading influence in my life and for my work. I grew up in the 1970’s and music was all about record albums. This was before the Internet, iPods, CDs, or streaming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI remember the way the albums used to feel, reading through the liner notes and mostly admiring the art of the album itself. Album covers themselves were my first art installations. I would display them, show my friends and change them based on my mood or something I just purchased. This was the inspiration behind this series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI spent months sourcing vintage record albums and created dozens of prototypes before finally designing these pieces. I hand-selected each album then set out to embroider them. To make the art, each thread must be hand-digitized using digital drawing tools on a scan of the actual album as a backdrop. Every stitch is drawn by hand, one at a time. The embroidery process itself is the most interesting and has to be seen to believe. Each album cover is embroidered directly through the actual paper sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe albums take up to 8 hours to embroider and can contain over 200,000 stitches. The series is created and designed to be hung together so you can add to your installation wall as you discover new pieces I create. Each of the albums comes with a signed certificate and is framed in acrylic and measures 12\" x 12\" x 2\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Please note all albums are made to order, for availability and shipping times please contact the studio at \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"mailto:studio@stephenwilsonstudio.com\" class=\"autolinked\" data-behavior=\"truncate\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:studio@stephenwilsonstudio.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estudio@stephenwilsonstudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eAll sales are final.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-05-04T17:03:22-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Albums"},{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"},{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2024-07-09T10:18:39-04:00","alt":"The Album Series - Stephen Wilson Studio","width":1094,"height":1567,"src":"\/\/www.stephenwilsonstudio.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/the-album-series-573594.jpg?v=1720534720"}}]
The album series begins with a vintage album sleeve, which serves as the foundation for intricate designs created with a variety of techniques such as yarn embroidery and photorealistic embroidery. Each album is carefully embroidered with over 200,000 stitches, taking more than 8 hours to complete. Upon completion, the album is adorned with embroidered patches and other decorative objects, making each one truly unique. With over 300 albums in the collection, they make for an exquisite gallery wall, showcasing your love for art and music.
Each album is presented in acrylic
Each album is signed and numbered on the back
Framed size 12”x12”x2”
2024
About the artist :
Stephen Wilson expertly crafts extraordinary and timeless designs using sustainable materials. Each art piece embarks on a journey, starting with an up-cycled luxury bag, box, silk scarf, or album. Wilson meticulously creates a bespoke embroidery design, delicately intertwining every stitch by hand. Once the design, colors, and elements are meticulously selected, the artistic process advances to the assembling stage. The boxes and bags undergo a mesmerizing transformation, metamorphosing into captivating canvases for Wilson's creations. The embroidery is seamlessly integrated into the chosen medium, unveiling a captivating texture that breathes life into the artwork. Appliqués, patches, and butterflies are individually stitched out, meticulously crafted, and delicately placed on each piece, culminating in a truly distinctive and unparalleled masterpiece. Finally, each artwork is beautifully presented, encased in an acrylic frame, ready to enchant all who behold it.
The albums take up to 8 hours to embroider and can contain over 200,000 stitches. The series is created and designed to be hung together so you can add to your installation wall as you discover new pieces I create. Each of the albums comes with a signed certificate and is framed in acrylic and measures 12" x 12" x 2".
