Helen Clara Hemsley

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Published: 16.07.2025

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2 new pieces from the series Tokyo Stories have been added to the artist's profile.

Helen Clara Hemsley. Photo by Mathias Christensen.

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Object: Tokyo stories 3 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Pockets from a pair of jeans, ceramic beads, copper, cardboard, plastic ‘plant’, cotton tape, brass rings, sewing thread.. 2025.14.5 x 24 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: Tokyo storiesUnique piece.

Object: Tokyo stories 4 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Wool yarn, various beads and objects, painted brass bell, plastic flower, press-stud, sewing thread.. 2025.33.5 x 12 x 0.2 cm .Photo by: James Bates.From series: Tokyo storiesUnique piece.

Brooch: Tokyo stories 1 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Silk kimono fabric, sewing thread, paper, brass, stainless steel wire.. 2025.17.5 x 10 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: Tokyo storiesUnique piece.

Object: Tokyo stories 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Naturally dyed dishtowel fabric, kimono fabric, embroidery thread, sewing thread, polyester batting, Japanese brass bell, diverse beads, cotton tape from Uniqlo bag.
. . 2025.10.5 x 5.5 x 1 cm .Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Necklace: A b(l)otched job by Helen Clara Hemsley.Foam washcloths, brass split pins, naturally dyed cotton fabric, water colours, sewing thread.. 2024.30 x 20 x 0.8 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Necklace: Exoticana 14 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, brass ring, cotton cord . 2024.40.5 x 9.5 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: ExoticanaUnique piece.

Necklace: Bits and pieces 6 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Diverse cotton fabric, embroidery thread, little paper Buddha, knitted fabric, sewing thread, plastic disk, string, vintage Kakamba beads, silk thread, press stud. 2024.47.5 x 8.5 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Bits and piecesUnique piece.

Necklace: Bits and pieces 7 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton fabric, bracelet, polyester batting, acrylic paint, diverse fabric, press studs. 2024.42.5 x 8.5 x 1 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Bits and piecesUnique piece.

Necklace: Bits and pieces 8 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Diverse fabric, wool yarn, polyester batting, packaging, paper, sewing thread, Fimo clay beads, elastic. 2024.41 x 13 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Bits and piecesUnique piece.

Ring: An eye on you by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, sewing thread, polyester stuffing, black stone pearl, silver. 2024.5.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Brooch: Exoticana 13 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, silver and stainless steel wire. 2024.6 x 5 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: ExoticanaUnique piece.

Neckpiece: Moving as one by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting and crochet yarn, sailing rope. 2024.45 x 16 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Necklace: Bits and pieces 1 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton fabric, bracelet, plastic beads, embroidery thread, wool yarn, wooden beads, metal beads, cotton tape. 2024.45 x 9 x 1 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Necklace: Bits and pieces 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Patterned cardboard, split pin, copper beads, cotton fabric, polyester filling, fabric from old duvet cover, glass beads, cotton tape. 2024.48 x 11 x 1 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Necklace: Bits and pieces 3 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton fabric, various beads, fabric from old duvet cover, brass, wooden mixing stick, brass bells, sewing thread. 2024.45 x 7 x 3 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Necklace: Bits and pieces 4 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Naturally dyed fabric, fabric scraps, polyester filling, copper beads, plastic ring, wooden bit, metal ring, semi-precious stones, cotton cord. 2024.49 x 5 x 2 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Necklace: Bits and pieces 5 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Naturally dyed fabric, nylon stockings, sewing thread, old knitted wool tail, spilt pin, glass beads, cotton tape. 2024.44 x 9.5 x 2.5 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Neckpiece: Away by Helen Clara Hemsley.South African passport, plastic beads, electro galvanised steel, brass bulldog clip, cotton cord. 2024.42 x 14 x 0.8 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Neckpiece: I love you (over and over) 1 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton fabric, fabric markers, sewing thread, fabric scraps, recycled glass beads, copper ring, waxed cotton string . 2024.42 x 7 x 0.8 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Ring: I love you (over and over) 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Naturally dyed cotton, fabric markers, sewing thread, fabric scraps, semi-precious stone beads, oxidized silver ring. 2024.5 x 6 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Brooch: When all is said and done 3 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Knitting yarn, tapestry thread, polyester stuffing, stainless steel wire, plastic beads. 2020.13.5 x 5 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Brooch: Saying it with flowers by Helen Clara Hemsley.Old brownie badge, fabric scraps, sewing thread, brass wire. 2024.5 x 5 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Brooch: Important by Helen Clara Hemsley.Naturally dyed fabric, potato printed linen, little wooden lamb, wool yarn, sewing thread, semi-precious stone bead, fabric scraps, stainless steel wire. 2024.9 x 6 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Brooch: Stringing you along 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.String, fabric scraps, sewing thread, stainless steel wire. 2024.8.5 x 8 x 0.8 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Brooch: Stringing you along 3 by Helen Clara Hemsley.String, fabric scraps, sewing thread, stainless steel wire. 2024.10 x 10 x 0.8 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Necklace: More notes on hope 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Various types of fabric, interfacing, embroidery thread, sewing thread, bulldog clip, cotton cord.. 2023.45 x 12.5 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Brooch: Exoticana 12 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, sewing thread, steel wire. 2023.5 x 5 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: ExoticanaUnique piece.

Necklace: More notes on hope 1 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Various types of fabric, interfacing, embroidery thread, sewing thread, bulldog clip, cotton cord.. 2023.45 x 15 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Pendant: Look to the stars by Helen Clara Hemsley.Fabric from my Brownie uniform, Brownie badges, various beads, lavender, brass ring, sewing thread. 2023.5.5 x 6.5 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.Charm.

Necklace: Fallen woman by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton doily, embroidery thread, silk cord. 2023.57 x 21 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Brooch: Rhubarb patch by Helen Clara Hemsley.Various kinds of fabric dyed with for example, rhubarb, avocado, beetroot and red cabbage, embroidery thread, silver. 2023.12 x 7 x 0.7 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Necklace: Been there, done that by Helen Clara Hemsley.Old shoe, bias binding, press-stud, sewing thread. 2023.27.5 x 18 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Brooch: Making it up 1 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Naturally dyed fabrics, batting, nail polish, eye shadow, blush, lip-gloss, eyeliner, hairspray, stainless steel. 2023.13 x 12.5 cm X 0.1 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: Making it upUnique piece.

Brooch: Making it up 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Naturally dyed fabrics, batting, nail polish, eye shadow, blush, lip-gloss, eyeliner, hairspray, stainless steel. 2023.11.5 x 7.5 X 0.1 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: Making it upUnique piece.

Necklace: Coming back (the sound of hope) by Helen Clara Hemsley.Brass Tibetan Tingsha bells, childhood sheet, sewing thread. 2023.30 x 15 x 3 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: Sensing HopeUnique piece.

Necklace: Notes on hope by Helen Clara Hemsley.Various types of paper, pens and pencils, silk thread, bulldog clip. 2023.50 x 12 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: Sensing HopeUnique piece.

Necklace: I found hope in the forest by Helen Clara Hemsley.Fabric, old socks, part of a Christmas decoration, oxidised silver ring, nylon cord. 2023.46.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: Sensing HopeUnique piece.

Necklace: Calming effect by Helen Clara Hemsley.Various fabrics dyed in camomile tea (flowers), sewing thread, camomile flowers, knitting yarn, metal beads from Ethiopia, handmade porcelain beads. 2023.37 x 8 X 0.2 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: Sensing HopeUnique piece.

Brooch: This is Hope by Helen Clara Hemsley.Wool yarn, birthday cake candleholders, plastic beads, sequins, polyester stuffing, silver. 2023.7.5 x 6.5 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: Sensing HopeUnique piece.

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Ring: Exoticana 11 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, fabric scraps, prefabricated ring.. 2022.5 x 6.5 x 1.2 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: ExoticanaUnique piece.Price: 500 €.

Necklace: Exoticana 10 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, silk thread, copper beads from Ethiopia.. 2022.42 x 9.5 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: ExoticanaUnique piece.

Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 6, 1976-2022 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Fabric scraps (including a childhood sheet), knitted square, Imfibinga seeds, dried kidney beans, plastic lid, plastic ring, plastic bead.. 2022.51 x 15.5 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Looking back, to look forwardUnique piece.

Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 7, 2006-2022 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Fabric scraps, knitted bit, sequins, plastic ring, brass bells, vintage bow.. 2022.50 x 12 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Looking back, to look forwardUnique piece.

Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 8, 1991-2022 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Fabric scraps, cotton cord, plastic beads (to use on bike spokes), silver, wool yarn, steel wire, plastic packaging foam.. 2022.50.5 x 14 x 0.1 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Looking back, to look forwardUnique piece.The piece is one of the 10 necklaces of the artist's collection, reminiscing about past moments influencing the present.
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. The looking back, to look forward series has an odd sense of familiarity about it, but at the same time a perplexing feeling of not being completely sure why the objects or materials are so important, what they symbolise or where they come from. And then there is a slight feeling of sadness, and an almost desperate need to make things better again. To fix things, patch things up. Create something new out of all the leftovers of a life well lived. All this happens over a long period of time, bearing witness to the joys and pain of teenage struggles, parents and parenthood, marriage, divorce and a constant desire to make, build and share.
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. Looking back, to look forward 8, 1991-2022 tells the story of one of my many natural dying phases, the small ‘spoke beads’ tell of the first and almost only new bike I have ever owned, half a piece of silver testifies to my graduation project, a bit of packaging from something or other proves that I keep everything, a brooch pin holder model reminds me of a favourite brooch, and the potato print fabric was once a curtain in one of the many shared houses I lived in, in London in the 90’s. / Helen Clara Hemsley
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Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 9, 1998-2022 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Silk cord, wooden beads, plastic beads, felt, wooden bit, plastic bags from the 90s.. 2022.57 x 18 x 1.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Looking back, to look forwardUnique piece.

Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 10, 1995-2022 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Fabric from an old skirt, copper-leaf bow, sequins, brass beads, wooden beads, metal chain. . 2022.55 x 16 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Looking back, to look forwardUnique piece.

Necklace: Can you hear me? by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, embroidery thread, silk, thread, plastic beads.. 2022.36 x 13 x 0.1 cm.Photo by: James Bates PhotographyUnique piece.

Necklace: Exoticana 9 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, steel press-stud.. 2022.30 x 12 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: ExoticanaUnique piece.

Necklace: You have me in stitches 1 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, nylon cord.. 2022.49 x 11 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James Bates PhotographyUnique piece.In collaboration with my son, Eddie Skat-Rørdam, when he was 6 years old. .

Necklace: You have me in stitches 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, nylon cord.. 2022.48 x 9 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James Bates PhotographyUnique piece.In collaboration with my son, Vincent Skat-Rørdam, when he was 6 years old..

Brooch: Patching things up by Helen Clara Hemsley.Old piece of wool fabric with embroidered pattern, piece of cardboard with my mother’s handwriting on it, embroidery fabric, silver.. 2022.11 x 10 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Brooch: Hectic by Helen Clara Hemsley.Silk and cotton fabric scraps, embroidery thread, silver.. 2022.8 x 9 x 1 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Brooch: The links that forever bind us by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, old Brownie badge, sewing thread, metal chain, gold plated silver.. 2022.11 x 7.5 x 0.8 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Ring: Exoticana 7 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, fabric scraps, prefabricated ring.. 2021.5.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Exoticana.

Ring: The other side of the story 3 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting and crochet yarn, sewing thread, brass ring.. 2021.5.4 x 5 x 4.6 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 1, 1991-2021 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton cord, brass rings, darning wool, recycled plastic, wooden pins, cotton stretch fabric, acrylic paint, potato printed linen, sewing thread.. 2021.49 x 12 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Looking back, to look forward.

Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 2, 2010-2021 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton fabric, wooden bead, willow, hessian string, brass ring, foam square, plastic lids, sewing thread, darning wool.. 2021.49 x 11 x 2 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Looking back, to look forward.

Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 4, 1984-2021 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Knitted belt, stone beads, metal clasps, cotton embroidery stencil, horse hair, embroidery thread, knitting yarn , brass SA emblem, recycled cardboard, pencil, oil pastels.. 2021.49 x 12 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Looking back, to look forward.

Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 3, 2000-2021 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Nylon cord, wooden beads, plastic bead, strap and fabric from old rain trousers, wood, embroidery thread, sequins, sewing thread.. 2021.48 x 10.5 x 1 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Looking back, to look forward.

Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 5, 2008-2021 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Knitted belt, cotton fabric, semi-precious stones, wooden beads, doily bits, dentist casting clay, sewing thread.. 2021.44 x 15 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: Looking back, to look forward.

Necklace: Comfort Zone by Helen Clara Hemsley.Fabric from protective suit, old pillowcase, bias binding, acrylic paint, print made from veneer cutouts, embroidery thread, brass, part of electricity panel, eyelets, firewood - pattern burnt with screws, darning wool, washers.. 2021.49 x 20 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: Dorte Krogh.Details..

Necklace: A part of it all by Helen Clara Hemsley.Fabric, wheel and metal clasps from rollerblades, pattern from walking route, old fabric, protective suit fabric, bias binding, sewing thread, diverse packaging, tea, glitter glue, brass.. 2021.30 x 15 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: Dorte Krogh.

Necklace: Alone together, together alone by Helen Clara Hemsley.‘Du Jeg’ (‘You Me’) silk scarf, old dish towel, bias binding, cotton fabric, sewing thread, copies of drawing, old headband, press-stud, title of poetry book, dress gloves, cardboard, Tiger’s eyes, story from Maria.. 2021.45 x 35 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: Dorte Krogh.

Necklace: My Greatest Achievement by Helen Clara Hemsley.Old shoulder pad, cotton fabric, embroidery thread, plastic beads.. 2020.42 x 11.5 x 1 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Brooch: Edgy by Helen Clara Hemsley.The edges of a serviette, cotton fabric, fabric scraps, silver.. 2020.13 x 9 x 1 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Brooch: Making an effort 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Plastic bags, steel wire.. 2020.7 x 9.5 x 1 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Brooch: Making an effort 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Plastic bags, steel wire.. 2020.7 x 9.5 x 1 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.Back view.

Necklace: Prized Domesticity by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton doily, embroidery yarn, cotton cord.. 2020.49 x 22 x 0.2 cm.Photo by: James BatesUnique piece.

Necklace: Straining myself by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, stainless steel ball chain.. 2020.48.5 x 9 x 0.25 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Object: Rest Easy by Helen Clara Hemsley.Airline sleeping mask and knitting yarn.. 2020.9.5 x 17.5 x 0.3 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: Making the Most of It by Helen Clara Hemsley.Old handmade cotton washcloth, crochet yarn, sewing thread, and metal chain.. 2020.48 x 27 x 0.1 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: Beige Beauty by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, 100 % Shetland wool from South America, cotton tape.. 2020.41 x 15 x 0.25 cm.Photo by: Dorte Krogh.

Necklace: All of this, and more 1 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, sewing thread and polyester ribbon. 2020.40 x 8 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Necklace: ll of this, and more 1 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, sewing thread and polyester ribbon. 2020.40 x 8 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.Detail view.

Ring: All of this, and more 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, sewing thread, semi-precious stone/fibreglass ring.. 2020.4.4 x 5.5 x 4.4 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Necklace: Good, Better, Best by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, crochet garn, climbing rope.. 2020.44 x 6 x 0.25.Photo by: James Bates.

Necklace: Clever Clogs by Helen Clara Hemsley.Wooden clogs, spray paint, screw eyes, permanent marker, cotton cord.. 2019.45 x 20 x 5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Object: Smarty Pants by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton underwear, fabric markers.. 2019.25 x 35 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Object: Smarty Pants by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton underwear, fabric markers.. 2019.25 x 35 cm.Photo by: James Bates.Back view..

Brooch: Exoticana 6 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting and crochet yarn, silver and stainless steel.. 2019.10 x 9 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: Exoticana.

Necklace: Exoticana 5 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting and crochet yarn, press-stud.. 2019.31 x 9 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: Exoticana.

Brooch: All Alone by Helen Clara Hemsley.Wool fabric, cotton embroidery thread, oxidised silver.. 2019.5 x 2.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Necklace: Exoticana 4 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting and crochet yarn, metal rings, metal chain.. 2019.39 x 12 cm.Photo by: James Bates.From series: Exoticana.In collaboration with Juliette Même..

Brooch: Replacement Therapy by Helen Clara Hemsley.Found rubber wing, fabric, sewing thread, oxidized silver.. 2019.11.5 x 17 x 1 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Brooch: Traces from a time gone by by Helen Clara Hemsley.Calico, sewing thread, handmade paper (imbedded with cheesecloth fabric), silver.. 2019.15 x 14 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Brooch: When you don’t have to choose by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, crochet yarn, silver.. 2019.5 x 6.7 x 0.25 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Brooch: Invading/embracing an 80’s icon by Helen Clara Hemsley.Shoulder pad, various types of knitting yarn, silver.. 2019.15.6 x 11.5 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Brooch: Winging it by Helen Clara Hemsley.Shell beads, paper, cheesecloth fabric, cotton fabric, embroidery thread, leather, sliver, piano wire.. 2019.12.5 x 10.5 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Brooch: Black and yellow by Helen Clara Hemsley.Found metal bit (possibly from a toy car), cotton fabric, embroidery thread, silver, piano wire.. 2019.12 x 9 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Brooch: The order of things by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton yarn, talcum powder, silver.. 2019.6 x 2.3 x 0.1 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Brooch: Your spinning days are over by Helen Clara Hemsley.Calico, part of an old spinning top, silver.. 2019.8 x 8 x 3.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Necklace: Evergreen by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, yarn in wool and Alpaca, press-stud.. 2018.34 x 10 x 0.25 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Brooch: For the love of Charles by Helen Clara Hemsley.Fabric, silk thread, polyester stuffing, oxidized silver.. 2018.8 x 6 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: A pilgrimage of stitching 1 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Necklace: Kimono scraps, Japanese silk, scrap fabrics, polyester batting, embroidery thread, sewing thread, knitting yarn, horsehair, press-stud.. 2018.46 x 20 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Necklace: A pilgrimage of stitching 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Kimono scraps, Japanese silk, scrap fabrics, polyester batting, embroidery thread, sewing thread, knitting yarn, horsehair, press-stud.. 2018.42 x 23 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Necklace: A pilgrimage of stitching 3 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Kimono scraps, Japanese silk, scrap fabrics, polyester batting, embroidery thread, sewing thread, knitting yarn, horsehair, press-stud.. 2018.49 x 24 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Necklace: As free as a bird by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, alpaca yarn, wool yarn, polyester yarn, sewing thread, silk thread, amber bead.. 2018.46 x 23 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: Eddie Skat-Rørdam.

Object: With every breath from deep down in my Seoul by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton mouth mask, silk embroidery thread.. 2018.11 x 29 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: Eddie Skat-Rørdam.

Necklace: Enough is enough, already by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn and press-stud. 2017.37.5 x 9.5 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Ring: By popular demand 1 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, embroidery thread in silk, polyester and cotton, polyester filling and rhodinated silver ring.. 2017.5 x 6 x 4 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Ring: By popular demand 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, embroidery thread in silk, polyester and cotton, polyester filling and rhodinated silver ring. 2017.5 x 6 x 4 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: Getting closer to harmony 1 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, press-stud. 2017.33 x 12 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: Getting closer to harmony 3 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, press-stud. 2017.30 x 12.5 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: Getting closer to harmony 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, press-stud.. 2017.32.5 x 12 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Brooch: All together now by Helen Clara Hemsley.Fabrics, sewing thread, oxidized silver.. 2017.9 X 6.5 X 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: Keeping it together by Helen Clara Hemsley.Unbleached calico, thread, embroidery template, silk, quilt batting, polyester, Icelandic horse hair, and plastic.. 2017.42 X 6 X 3 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Ring: The gift of giving by Helen Clara Hemsley.Hessian string from our 2016 Christmas presents, natural rubber latex.. 2017.Variable.Photo by: James Bates.From series: The gift of giving.

Necklace: Doing a Mary Magdalene by Helen Clara Hemsley.Fabric part of an old tennis shoe, quilt batting, baby muslin cloth, cotton thread and 925 silver ball chain.. 2017.Photo by: James Bates.

Object: Untitled by Helen Clara Hemsley, Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir.Leather, glue, stuffing, and glow in the dark tinsel . 2016.42 x 7 x 3 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.Part of: With you Without you by Helen Clara Hemsley and Hrafnhildur Halldorsdottir.

Object: Untitled by Helen Clara Hemsley, Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir.Various beads, knitting yarn, copper wire and metal chains . 2016.Ø 8 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.Part of: With you Without you by Helen Clara Hemsley and Hrafnhildur Halldorsdottir.

Object: Untitled by Helen Clara Hemsley, Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir.Polystyrene ball, polyester thread, cord and sewing pins . 2016.20 x 9 x 9 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.Part of: With you Without you by Helen Clara Hemsley and Hrafnhildur Halldorsdottir.

Object: Untitled by Helen Clara Hemsley, Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir.Wool rope, knitting yarn, stiffener, metal bell, seashell.. 2016.32 x 6 x 1 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.Part of: With you Without you by Helen Clara Hemsley and Hrafnhildur Halldorsdottir.

Object: Untitled by Helen Clara Hemsley, Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir.Drumstick, polyester yarn, rabbit fur, leather, cord and metal chains . 2016.42 x 10 x 10 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.Part of: With you Without you by Helen Clara Hemsley and Hrafnhildur Halldorsdottir.

Object: Untitled by Helen Clara Hemsley, Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir.Leather, copper wire, sewing thread, hessian string, human hair extension.. 2016.79 x 21 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.Part of: With you Without you by Helen Clara Hemsley and Hrafnhildur Halldorsdottir.

Brooch: Exotic by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, selected sample fabrics, knitting yarn and embroidery thread, gold leather, onyx beads, 925 oxidized silver, stainless steel brooch pin.. 2016.5 x 7 x 0.75 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: Untitled by Helen Clara Hemsley.Shwe Shwe fabric, polyester stuffing, sewing thread and wooden bead,. 2016.Photo by: James Bates Photography.From series: With You Without You' – with Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir.

Brooch: I wonder where I got it from by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, my mothers old embroidery thread, polyester stuffing, 925 silver and steel brooch pin.. 2016.7.5 x 5.5 x 1 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: Stoned by Helen Clara Hemsley.Potato print on linen (1991), sewing thread, a stone from Lundeborg beach, plastic ring, nylon.. 2016.50 x 7 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Ring: A feminine touch by Helen Clara Hemsley.A selected part of an old embroidery, silk and cotton embroidery thread, polyester stuffing and plastic ring.. 2016.5, 8 x 4 x 3.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Ring: The other side of the story 2 by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, knitting yarn stuffing, plastic ring.. 2016.5 x 5 x 3.8 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.Part of: Gallery O, Seoul.

Necklace: Getting all your rows on a duck by Helen Clara Hemsley.Found plywood duck, cotton rope.. 2015.38 x 13 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Neckpiece: When two soles meet by Helen Clara Hemsley.Thermo inner soles and press-studs.. 2015.∅ 49cm, height 9 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: All Eyes on you by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, silk embroidery thread, cotton embroidery thread, onyx, black marker, turquoise, tiger eyes and silk thread.. 2015.35 x 11 x 0.5 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Ring: You remind me of somebody that I used to know by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, embroidery thread in silk and polyester, synthetic stuffing, 925 silver Wedding ring. 2015.6 X 5 X 3 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: Once I was a buoy by Helen Clara Hemsley.Found fishing buoy, sterling silver. 2014.30 x 7 cm.Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Pendant: And now for something completely different by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, plastic ring. 2015.20 x 14.5 cm (including ring).Photo by: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: Cheesy by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, wool yarn, nylon thread, Plastic Beads. 2015.10 x 10 cm.Photo by: James Bates.

Necklace: Cheesy by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, wool yarn, nylon thread, Plastic Beads. 2015.10 x 10 cm.Photo by: James Bates.Detail view.

Necklace: Junior Senior by Helen Clara Hemsley.Sterling silver, cotton fabric, knitting yarn and nylon ribbon. 2014.Junior: 4,2 x 3,5 (shield/medal); Senior: 7,5 x 6.Photo: James Bates Photography.

Ring: A grandmother’s goodwill rewarded by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, wool knitting yarn and sterling silver. 2014.3 X 3,5 X 2,2 cm.Helen Clara, HemsleyRing: A grandmother’s goodwill rewarded, 2014Embroidery fabric, wool knitting yarn and sterling silver3 X 3,5 X 2,2 cm.Photo: James Bates Photography.

Earrings: White Trash by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, plastic rubbish bags, sewing thread and sterling silver earring studs. 2014.9 X 5 cm.Photo: James Bates Photography.

Brooch: Origin Unknown by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, real hair extensions, body lotion and steel safety pin. 2014.5,2 X 6,5 cm.Photo: James Bates Photography.

Brooch: Cock by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn and steel brooch pin. 2014.13 X 12 cm.Photo: James Bates Photography .

Brooch: I am a Like Hunter by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn and brass tie tac. 2014.3,4 X 3,7 cm.Photo: Eddie Skat-Rørdam.

Brooch: Sue Ellen is fine by Helen Clara Hemsley.Found silver brooch, paper and pen. 2011.3 cm diameter.Photo: James Bates Photography.

Brooch: Gold digger by Helen Clara Hemsley.Gold plated silver. 2011.8 X 3 cm. Photo: James Bates.

Necklace: I nearly lost it by Helen Clara Hemsley.Silk thread and sterling silver. 2013.4,2 X 3,5 cm (medallion).Photo: Dorte Krogh.

Ring: Found on the floor by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, nylon thread, cotton stuffing, plastic ring. 2013.8 X 6,2 X 4,5 cm.Pincushion ring
. Photo: Dorte Krogh .

Ring: Blu tac (Marge Simpson) by Helen Clara Hemsley.Blu tac and wire. 2011.3,8 X 2,3 cm.Photo: James Bates Photography.

Necklace: I am still getting over my Cleopatra complex by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, crochet yarn, knitting yarn, obsidian, 18 ct. gold and bloodstones. 2012.11 X 6 cm (head).Photo: Dorte Krogh.

Necklace: What a state I am in by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, painted silver and climbing rope. 2012.14,5 X 10 (map).Photo: Dorte Krogh.

Brooch: Denver by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton fabric, crochet yarn, gray diamond and oxidized sterling silver. 2011.10 X 5 cm.Photo: James Bates.

Necklace: You can lead a horse to water but you cannot make him drink by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton fabric, knitting yarn, leather and brass buckles. 2012.8 X 10,5 cm (horse).Photo: Dorte Krogh.

Brooch: Krystle is an angel by Helen Clara Hemsley.Cotton fabric, knitting yarn, copper, sterling silver. 2011.9 X 6 cm.Photo: James Bates.

Necklace: A leopard cannot change his spots by Helen Clara Hemsley.Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, onyx, plastic ring, metal chain. 2012.9 X 8,5 cm (leopard).Photo: James Bates Photography.

Helen Clara Hemsley
Object: Tokyo stories 3, 2025
Pockets from a pair of jeans, ceramic beads, copper, cardboard, plastic ‘plant’, cotton tape, brass rings, sewing thread.
14.5 x 24 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Tokyo stories
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Object: Tokyo stories 4, 2025
Wool yarn, various beads and objects, painted brass bell, plastic flower, press-stud, sewing thread.
33.5 x 12 x 0.2 cm 
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Tokyo stories
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Tokyo stories 1, 2025
Silk kimono fabric, sewing thread, paper, brass, stainless steel wire.
17.5 x 10 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Tokyo stories
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Object: Tokyo stories 2, 2025
Naturally dyed dishtowel fabric, kimono fabric, embroidery thread, sewing thread, polyester batting, Japanese brass bell, diverse beads, cotton tape from Uniqlo bag.

10.5 x 5.5 x 1 cm 
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: A b(l)otched job, 2024
Foam washcloths, brass split pins, naturally dyed cotton fabric, water colours, sewing thread.
30 x 20 x 0.8 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Exoticana 14, 2024
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, brass ring, cotton cord
40.5 x 9.5 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Exoticana
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Bits and pieces 6, 2024
Diverse cotton fabric, embroidery thread, little paper Buddha, knitted fabric, sewing thread, plastic disk, string, vintage Kakamba beads, silk thread, press stud
47.5 x 8.5 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
From series: Bits and pieces
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Bits and pieces 7, 2024
Cotton fabric, bracelet, polyester batting, acrylic paint, diverse fabric, press studs
42.5 x 8.5 x 1 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
From series: Bits and pieces
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Bits and pieces 8, 2024
Diverse fabric, wool yarn, polyester batting, packaging, paper, sewing thread, Fimo clay beads, elastic
41 x 13 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
From series: Bits and pieces
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: An eye on you, 2024
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, sewing thread, polyester stuffing, black stone pearl, silver
5.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: An eye on you, 2024
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, sewing thread, polyester stuffing, black stone pearl, silver
5.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm
Photo by: James Bates

Front view

Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Exoticana 13, 2024
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, silver and stainless steel wire
6 x 5 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Exoticana
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Neckpiece: Moving as one, 2024
Embroidery fabric, knitting and crochet yarn, sailing rope
45 x 16 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Bits and pieces 1, 2024
Cotton fabric, bracelet, plastic beads, embroidery thread, wool yarn, wooden beads, metal beads, cotton tape
45 x 9 x 1 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Bits and pieces 2, 2024
Patterned cardboard, split pin, copper beads, cotton fabric, polyester filling, fabric from old duvet cover, glass beads, cotton tape
48 x 11 x 1 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Bits and pieces 3, 2024
Cotton fabric, various beads, fabric from old duvet cover, brass, wooden mixing stick, brass bells, sewing thread
45 x 7 x 3 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Bits and pieces 4, 2024
Naturally dyed fabric, fabric scraps, polyester filling, copper beads, plastic ring, wooden bit, metal ring, semi-precious stones, cotton cord
49 x 5 x 2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Bits and pieces 5, 2024
Naturally dyed fabric, nylon stockings, sewing thread, old knitted wool tail, spilt pin, glass beads, cotton tape
44 x 9.5 x 2.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Neckpiece: Away, 2024
South African passport, plastic beads, electro galvanised steel, brass bulldog clip, cotton cord
42 x 14 x 0.8 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Neckpiece: I love you (over and over) 1, 2024
Cotton fabric, fabric markers, sewing thread, fabric scraps, recycled glass beads, copper ring, waxed cotton string
42 x 7 x 0.8 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Estimated price: 465 €

Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: I love you (over and over) 2, 2024
Naturally dyed cotton, fabric markers, sewing thread, fabric scraps, semi-precious stone beads, oxidized silver ring
5 x 6 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: When all is said and done 3, 2020
Knitting yarn, tapestry thread, polyester stuffing, stainless steel wire, plastic beads
13.5 x 5 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Estimated price: 420 €

Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Saying it with flowers, 2024
Old brownie badge, fabric scraps, sewing thread, brass wire
5 x 5 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Estimated price: 370 €

Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Important, 2024
Naturally dyed fabric, potato printed linen, little wooden lamb, wool yarn, sewing thread, semi-precious stone bead, fabric scraps, stainless steel wire
9 x 6 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Stringing you along 2, 2024
String, fabric scraps, sewing thread, stainless steel wire
8.5 x 8 x 0.8 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Stringing you along 3, 2024
String, fabric scraps, sewing thread, stainless steel wire
10 x 10 x 0.8 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Estimated price: 532 €

Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: More notes on hope 2, 2023
Various types of fabric, interfacing, embroidery thread, sewing thread, bulldog clip, cotton cord.
45 x 12.5 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Exoticana 12, 2023
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, sewing thread, steel wire
5 x 5 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Exoticana
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: More notes on hope 1, 2023
Various types of fabric, interfacing, embroidery thread, sewing thread, bulldog clip, cotton cord.
45 x 15 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Pendant: Look to the stars, 2023
Fabric from my Brownie uniform, Brownie badges, various beads, lavender, brass ring, sewing thread
5.5 x 6.5 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
Charm
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Fallen woman, 2023
Cotton doily, embroidery thread, silk cord
57 x 21 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Rhubarb patch, 2023
Various kinds of fabric dyed with for example, rhubarb, avocado, beetroot and red cabbage, embroidery thread, silver
12 x 7 x 0.7 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Been there, done that, 2023
Old shoe, bias binding, press-stud, sewing thread
27.5 x 18 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Making it up 1, 2023
Naturally dyed fabrics, batting, nail polish, eye shadow, blush, lip-gloss, eyeliner, hairspray, stainless steel
13 x 12.5 cm X 0.1 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Making it up
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Making it up 2, 2023
Naturally dyed fabrics, batting, nail polish, eye shadow, blush, lip-gloss, eyeliner, hairspray, stainless steel
11.5 x 7.5 X 0.1 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Making it up
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Coming back (the sound of hope), 2023
Brass Tibetan Tingsha bells, childhood sheet, sewing thread
30 x 15 x 3 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Sensing Hope
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Notes on hope, 2023
Various types of paper, pens and pencils, silk thread, bulldog clip
50 x 12 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Sensing Hope
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: I found hope in the forest, 2023
Fabric, old socks, part of a Christmas decoration, oxidised silver ring, nylon cord
46.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Sensing Hope
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Calming effect, 2023
Various fabrics dyed in camomile tea (flowers), sewing thread, camomile flowers, knitting yarn, metal beads from Ethiopia, handmade porcelain beads
37 x 8 X 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Sensing Hope
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: This is Hope, 2023
Wool yarn, birthday cake candleholders, plastic beads, sequins, polyester stuffing, silver
7.5 x 6.5 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Sensing Hope
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Holding my breath, 2023
Found cotton bag, embroidery thread, cotton ribbon
60 x 16 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Sensing Hope
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 13, 1979-2023, 2023
Old soap bag, cord from a dress, semi-precious stones, brass, iron-on patch, plastic ring, wool yarn.
51 x 9 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Looking back, to look forward
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Estimated price: 550 €

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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 12, 1975-2023, 2023
Old polyester shoelaces, copper beads from Ethiopia (bought in South Africa), wooden beads, wooden ring, childhood sheet, embroidery thread, batting, bias binding, naturally dyed cotton fabric, and semi-precious stones.
47 x 14.5 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Looking back, to look forward
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Estimated price: 595 €

Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: Play (ing) house, 2023
Brownie badge, Imfibinga seeds, embroidery thread, oxidized silver
4.5 x 0.5 x 3.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Estimated price: 530 €

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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Exoticana 8, 2022
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, silver, steel wire.
12 x 10.5 x 0.3 cm
Photo by: James Bates
Part of: Private collection
From series: Exoticana
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: Exoticana 11, 2022
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, fabric scraps, prefabricated ring.
5 x 6.5 x 1.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Exoticana
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Estimated price: 500 €

Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Exoticana 10, 2022
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, silk thread, copper beads from Ethiopia.
42 x 9.5 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Exoticana
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Estimated price: 450 €

Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 6, 1976-2022, 2022
Fabric scraps (including a childhood sheet), knitted square, Imfibinga seeds, dried kidney beans, plastic lid, plastic ring, plastic bead.
51 x 15.5 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
From series: Looking back, to look forward
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 7, 2006-2022, 2022
Fabric scraps, knitted bit, sequins, plastic ring, brass bells, vintage bow.
50 x 12 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
From series: Looking back, to look forward
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 8, 1991-2022, 2022
Fabric scraps, cotton cord, plastic beads (to use on bike spokes), silver, wool yarn, steel wire, plastic packaging foam.
50.5 x 14 x 0.1 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
From series: Looking back, to look forward
The piece is one of the 10 necklaces of the artist's collection, reminiscing about past moments influencing the present.

The looking back, to look forward series has an odd sense of familiarity about it, but at the same time a perplexing feeling of not being completely sure why the objects or materials are so important, what they symbolise or where they come from. And then there is a slight feeling of sadness, and an almost desperate need to make things better again. To fix things, patch things up. Create something new out of all the leftovers of a life well lived. All this happens over a long period of time, bearing witness to the joys and pain of teenage struggles, parents and parenthood, marriage, divorce and a constant desire to make, build and share.

Looking back, to look forward 8, 1991-2022 tells the story of one of my many natural dying phases, the small ‘spoke beads’ tell of the first and almost only new bike I have ever owned, half a piece of silver testifies to my graduation project, a bit of packaging from something or other proves that I keep everything, a brooch pin holder model reminds me of a favourite brooch, and the potato print fabric was once a curtain in one of the many shared houses I lived in, in London in the 90’s. / Helen Clara Hemsley

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Estimated price: 550 €

Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 9, 1998-2022, 2022
Silk cord, wooden beads, plastic beads, felt, wooden bit, plastic bags from the 90s.
57 x 18 x 1.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 10, 1995-2022, 2022
Fabric from an old skirt, copper-leaf bow, sequins, brass beads, wooden beads, metal chain.
55 x 16 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
From series: Looking back, to look forward
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Can you hear me?, 2022
Embroidery fabric, embroidery thread, silk, thread, plastic beads.
36 x 13 x 0.1 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Exoticana 9, 2022
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, steel press-stud.
30 x 12 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
From series: Exoticana
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: You have me in stitches 1, 2022
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, nylon cord.
49 x 11 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
In collaboration with my son, Eddie Skat-Rørdam, when he was 6 years old.
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: You have me in stitches 2, 2022
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, nylon cord.
48 x 9 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
In collaboration with my son, Vincent Skat-Rørdam, when he was 6 years old.
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Patching things up, 2022
Old piece of wool fabric with embroidered pattern, piece of cardboard with my mother’s handwriting on it, embroidery fabric, silver.
11 x 10 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Hectic, 2022
Silk and cotton fabric scraps, embroidery thread, silver.
8 x 9 x 1 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: The links that forever bind us, 2022
Embroidery fabric, old Brownie badge, sewing thread, metal chain, gold plated silver.
11 x 7.5 x 0.8 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: Exoticana 7, 2021
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, fabric scraps, prefabricated ring.
5.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
From series: Exoticana
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: The other side of the story 3, 2021
Embroidery fabric, knitting and crochet yarn, sewing thread, brass ring.
5.4 x 5 x 4.6 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 1, 1991-2021, 2021
Cotton cord, brass rings, darning wool, recycled plastic, wooden pins, cotton stretch fabric, acrylic paint, potato printed linen, sewing thread.
49 x 12 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 2, 2010-2021, 2021
Cotton fabric, wooden bead, willow, hessian string, brass ring, foam square, plastic lids, sewing thread, darning wool.
49 x 11 x 2 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 4, 1984-2021, 2021
Knitted belt, stone beads, metal clasps, cotton embroidery stencil, horse hair, embroidery thread, knitting yarn , brass SA emblem, recycled cardboard, pencil, oil pastels.
49 x 12 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
From series: Looking back, to look forward
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 3, 2000-2021, 2021
Nylon cord, wooden beads, plastic bead, strap and fabric from old rain trousers, wood, embroidery thread, sequins, sewing thread.
48 x 10.5 x 1 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Looking back, to look forward 5, 2008-2021, 2021
Knitted belt, cotton fabric, semi-precious stones, wooden beads, doily bits, dentist casting clay, sewing thread.
44 x 15 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
From series: Looking back, to look forward
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Comfort Zone, 2021
Fabric from protective suit, old pillowcase, bias binding, acrylic paint, print made from veneer cutouts, embroidery thread, brass, part of electricity panel, eyelets, firewood - pattern burnt with screws, darning wool, washers.
49 x 20 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: Dorte Krogh

Details.

Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: A part of it all, 2021
Fabric, wheel and metal clasps from rollerblades, pattern from walking route, old fabric, protective suit fabric, bias binding, sewing thread, diverse packaging, tea, glitter glue, brass.
30 x 15 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: Dorte Krogh
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Alone together, together alone, 2021
‘Du Jeg’ (‘You Me’) silk scarf, old dish towel, bias binding, cotton fabric, sewing thread, copies of drawing, old headband, press-stud, title of poetry book, dress gloves, cardboard, Tiger’s eyes, story from Maria.
45 x 35 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: Dorte Krogh
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: My Greatest Achievement, 2020
Old shoulder pad, cotton fabric, embroidery thread, plastic beads.
42 x 11.5 x 1 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Edgy, 2020
The edges of a serviette, cotton fabric, fabric scraps, silver.
13 x 9 x 1 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Making an effort 2, 2020
Plastic bags, steel wire.
7 x 9.5 x 1 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Making an effort 2, 2020
Plastic bags, steel wire.
7 x 9.5 x 1 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography

Back view

Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Prized Domesticity, 2020
Cotton doily, embroidery yarn, cotton cord.
49 x 22 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Estimated price: 550 €

Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Prized Domesticity, 2020
Cotton doily, embroidery yarn, cotton cord.
49 x 22 x 0.2 cm
Photo by: James Bates

Detailed view

Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Straining myself, 2020
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, stainless steel ball chain.
48.5 x 9 x 0.25 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Object: Rest Easy, 2020
Airline sleeping mask and knitting yarn.
9.5 x 17.5 x 0.3 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Making the Most of It, 2020
Old handmade cotton washcloth, crochet yarn, sewing thread, and metal chain.
48 x 27 x 0.1 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Beige Beauty, 2020
Embroidery fabric, 100 % Shetland wool from South America, cotton tape.
41 x 15 x 0.25 cm
Photo by: Dorte Krogh
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: All of this, and more 1, 2020
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, sewing thread and polyester ribbon
40 x 8 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: ll of this, and more 1, 2020
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, sewing thread and polyester ribbon
40 x 8 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates

Detail view

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Ring: All of this, and more 2, 2020
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, sewing thread, semi-precious stone/fibreglass ring.
4.4 x 5.5 x 4.4 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Good, Better, Best, 2020
Embroidery fabric, crochet garn, climbing rope.
44 x 6 x 0.25
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Clever Clogs, 2019
Wooden clogs, spray paint, screw eyes, permanent marker, cotton cord.
45 x 20 x 5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Object: Smarty Pants, 2019
Cotton underwear, fabric markers.
25 x 35 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Object: Smarty Pants, 2019
Cotton underwear, fabric markers.
25 x 35 cm
Photo by: James Bates

Back view.

Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Exoticana 6, 2019
Embroidery fabric, knitting and crochet yarn, silver and stainless steel.
10 x 9 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Exoticana
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Exoticana 5, 2019
Embroidery fabric, knitting and crochet yarn, press-stud.
31 x 9 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Exoticana
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Exoticana 5, 2019
Embroidery fabric, knitting and crochet yarn, press-stud.
31 x 9 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Exoticana

Detail view.

Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: All Alone, 2019
Wool fabric, cotton embroidery thread, oxidised silver.
5 x 2.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Exoticana 4, 2019
Embroidery fabric, knitting and crochet yarn, metal rings, metal chain.
39 x 12 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Exoticana

In collaboration with Juliette Même.

Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Exoticana 4, 2019
Embroidery fabric, knitting and crochet yarn, metal rings, metal chain.
39 x 12 cm
Photo by: James Bates
From series: Exoticana

Detail view.

In collaboration with Juliette Même.

Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Replacement Therapy, 2019
Found rubber wing, fabric, sewing thread, oxidized silver.
11.5 x 17 x 1 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Traces from a time gone by, 2019
Calico, sewing thread, handmade paper (imbedded with cheesecloth fabric), silver.
15 x 14 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: When you don’t have to choose, 2019
Embroidery fabric, crochet yarn, silver.
5 x 6.7 x 0.25 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Invading/embracing an 80’s icon, 2019
Shoulder pad, various types of knitting yarn, silver.
15.6 x 11.5 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Winging it, 2019
Shell beads, paper, cheesecloth fabric, cotton fabric, embroidery thread, leather, sliver, piano wire.
12.5 x 10.5 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Black and yellow, 2019
Found metal bit (possibly from a toy car), cotton fabric, embroidery thread, silver, piano wire.
12 x 9 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: The order of things, 2019
Cotton yarn, talcum powder, silver.
6 x 2.3 x 0.1 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Your spinning days are over, 2019
Calico, part of an old spinning top, silver.
8 x 8 x 3.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Evergreen, 2018
Embroidery fabric, yarn in wool and Alpaca, press-stud.
34 x 10 x 0.25 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Evergreen, 2018
Embroidery fabric, yarn in wool and Alpaca, press-stud.
34 x 10 x 0.25 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography

Detail view.

Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: For the love of Charles, 2018
Fabric, silk thread, polyester stuffing, oxidized silver.
8 x 6 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: A pilgrimage of stitching 1, 2018
Necklace: Kimono scraps, Japanese silk, scrap fabrics, polyester batting, embroidery thread, sewing thread, knitting yarn, horsehair, press-stud.
46 x 20 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: A pilgrimage of stitching 2, 2018
Kimono scraps, Japanese silk, scrap fabrics, polyester batting, embroidery thread, sewing thread, knitting yarn, horsehair, press-stud.
42 x 23 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: A pilgrimage of stitching 3, 2018
Kimono scraps, Japanese silk, scrap fabrics, polyester batting, embroidery thread, sewing thread, knitting yarn, horsehair, press-stud.
49 x 24 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: As free as a bird, 2018
Embroidery fabric, alpaca yarn, wool yarn, polyester yarn, sewing thread, silk thread, amber bead.
46 x 23 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: Eddie Skat-Rørdam
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Object: With every breath from deep down in my Seoul, 2018
Cotton mouth mask, silk embroidery thread.
11 x 29 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: Eddie Skat-Rørdam
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Enough is enough, already, 2017
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn and press-stud
37.5 x 9.5 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Enough is enough, already, 2017
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn and press-stud
37.5 x 9.5 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography

Detail view

Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: By popular demand 1, 2017
Embroidery fabric, embroidery thread in silk, polyester and cotton, polyester filling and rhodinated silver ring.
5 x 6 x 4 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: By popular demand 2, 2017
Embroidery fabric, embroidery thread in silk, polyester and cotton, polyester filling and rhodinated silver ring
5 x 6 x 4 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Getting closer to harmony 1, 2017
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, press-stud
33 x 12 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Getting closer to harmony 3, 2017
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, press-stud
30 x 12.5 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Getting closer to harmony 2, 2017
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, press-stud.
32.5 x 12 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: All together now, 2017
Fabrics, sewing thread, oxidized silver.
9 X 6.5 X 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Keeping it together, 2017
Unbleached calico, thread, embroidery template, silk, quilt batting, polyester, Icelandic horse hair, and plastic.
42 X 6 X 3 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: The gift of giving, 2017
Hessian string from our 2016 Christmas presents, natural rubber latex.
Variable
Photo by: James Bates
From series: The gift of giving
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Doing a Mary Magdalene, 2017
Fabric part of an old tennis shoe, quilt batting, baby muslin cloth, cotton thread and 925 silver ball chain.
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir
Object: Untitled, 2016
Leather, glue, stuffing, and glow in the dark tinsel
42 x 7 x 3 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
Part of: With you Without you by Helen Clara Hemsley and Hrafnhildur Halldorsdottir
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir
Object: Untitled, 2016
Various beads, knitting yarn, copper wire and metal chains
Ø 8 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
Part of: With you Without you by Helen Clara Hemsley and Hrafnhildur Halldorsdottir
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir
Object: Untitled, 2016
Polystyrene ball, polyester thread, cord and sewing pins
20 x 9 x 9 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
Part of: With you Without you by Helen Clara Hemsley and Hrafnhildur Halldorsdottir
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir
Object: Untitled, 2016
Wool rope, knitting yarn, stiffener, metal bell, seashell.
32 x 6 x 1 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
Part of: With you Without you by Helen Clara Hemsley and Hrafnhildur Halldorsdottir
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir
Object: Untitled, 2016
Drumstick, polyester yarn, rabbit fur, leather, cord and metal chains
42 x 10 x 10 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
Part of: With you Without you by Helen Clara Hemsley and Hrafnhildur Halldorsdottir
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir
Object: Untitled, 2016
Leather, copper wire, sewing thread, hessian string, human hair extension.
79 x 21 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
Part of: With you Without you by Helen Clara Hemsley and Hrafnhildur Halldorsdottir
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Exotic, 2016
Embroidery fabric, selected sample fabrics, knitting yarn and embroidery thread, gold leather, onyx beads, 925 oxidized silver, stainless steel brooch pin.
5 x 7 x 0.75 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Untitled, 2016
Shwe Shwe fabric, polyester stuffing, sewing thread and wooden bead,
Photo by: James Bates Photography
From series: With You Without You' – with Hrafnhildur Halldórsdóttir
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: I wonder where I got it from, 2016
Embroidery fabric, my mothers old embroidery thread, polyester stuffing, 925 silver and steel brooch pin.
7.5 x 5.5 x 1 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Stoned, 2016
Potato print on linen (1991), sewing thread, a stone from Lundeborg beach, plastic ring, nylon.
50 x 7 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Ring: A feminine touch, 2016
A selected part of an old embroidery, silk and cotton embroidery thread, polyester stuffing and plastic ring.
5, 8 x 4 x 3.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: The other side of the story 2, 2016
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, knitting yarn stuffing, plastic ring.
5 x 5 x 3.8 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
Part of: Gallery O, Seoul
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Getting all your rows on a duck, 2015
Found plywood duck, cotton rope.
38 x 13 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Neckpiece: When two soles meet, 2015
Thermo inner soles and press-studs.
∅ 49cm, height 9 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: All Eyes on you, 2015
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, silk embroidery thread, cotton embroidery thread, onyx, black marker, turquoise, tiger eyes and silk thread.
35 x 11 x 0.5 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: You remind me of somebody that I used to know, 2015
Embroidery fabric, embroidery thread in silk and polyester, synthetic stuffing, 925 silver Wedding ring
6 X 5 X 3 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Once I was a buoy, 2014
Found fishing buoy, sterling silver
30 x 7 cm
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Pendant: And now for something completely different, 2015
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, crochet yarn, plastic ring
20 x 14.5 cm (including ring)
Photo by: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Cheesy, 2015
Embroidery fabric, wool yarn, nylon thread, Plastic Beads
10 x 10 cm
Photo by: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Cheesy, 2015
Embroidery fabric, wool yarn, nylon thread, Plastic Beads
10 x 10 cm
Photo by: James Bates

Detail view

Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: Junior Senior, 2014
Sterling silver, cotton fabric, knitting yarn and nylon ribbon
Junior: 4,2 x 3,5 (shield/medal); Senior: 7,5 x 6
Photo: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: A grandmother’s goodwill rewarded, 2014
Embroidery fabric, wool knitting yarn and sterling silver
3 X 3,5 X 2,2 cm

Helen Clara, Hemsley
Ring: A grandmother’s goodwill rewarded, 2014
Embroidery fabric, wool knitting yarn and sterling silver
3 X 3,5 X 2,2 cm

Helen Clara Hemsley
Earrings: White Trash, 2014
Embroidery fabric, plastic rubbish bags, sewing thread and sterling silver earring studs
9 X 5 cm
Photo: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Origin Unknown, 2014
Embroidery fabric, real hair extensions, body lotion and steel safety pin
5,2 X 6,5 cm
Photo: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Cock, 2014
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn and steel brooch pin
13 X 12 cm
Photo: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: I am a Like Hunter, 2014
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn and brass tie tac
3,4 X 3,7 cm
Photo: Eddie Skat-Rørdam
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Sue Ellen is fine, 2011
Found silver brooch, paper and pen
3 cm diameter
Photo: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Gold digger, 2011
Gold plated silver
8 X 3 cm
Photo: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: I nearly lost it, 2013
Silk thread and sterling silver
4,2 X 3,5 cm (medallion)
Photo: Dorte Krogh
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: Found on the floor, 2013
Embroidery fabric, nylon thread, cotton stuffing, plastic ring
8 X 6,2 X 4,5 cm
Pincushion ring
Photo: Dorte Krogh
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Ring: Blu tac (Marge Simpson), 2011
Blu tac and wire
3,8 X 2,3 cm
Photo: James Bates Photography
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: I am still getting over my Cleopatra complex, 2012
Embroidery fabric, crochet yarn, knitting yarn, obsidian, 18 ct. gold and bloodstones
11 X 6 cm (head)
Photo: Dorte Krogh
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: What a state I am in, 2012
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, painted silver and climbing rope
14,5 X 10 (map)
Photo: Dorte Krogh
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Denver, 2011
Cotton fabric, crochet yarn, gray diamond and oxidized sterling silver
10 X 5 cm
Photo: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: You can lead a horse to water but you cannot make him drink, 2012
Cotton fabric, knitting yarn, leather and brass buckles
8 X 10,5 cm (horse)
Photo: Dorte Krogh
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Brooch: Krystle is an angel, 2011
Cotton fabric, knitting yarn, copper, sterling silver
9 X 6 cm
Photo: James Bates
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Helen Clara Hemsley
Necklace: A leopard cannot change his spots, 2012
Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn, onyx, plastic ring, metal chain
9 X 8,5 cm (leopard)
Photo: James Bates Photography
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Bio

Helen Clara Hemsley is an artist based in Copenhagen, Denmark, born in Durban, South Africa. With a BA on Fine Art Sculpture - Glasgow School of Art, and studies in jewellery, has a solid career on the field. Helen is inspired by the every day and the familiar and her work is about passion, love and curiosity.

Statement

I am inspired by the every day and the familiar. My jewellery celebrates my life and observations, my love of words and sayings, and my incurable need to process and understand the world around me. My work is often funny, a bit silly and light, but with a twist of critical observation. I tell stories that are essentially mine, but with a hope that they can also touch others, bring a smile to their faces and get them thinking. My work is about passion, love and curiosity and it mirrors my desire for answers to endless questions.