Helen Clara Hemsley

Jeweller

Published: 07.09.2021

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2 brooches and 1 necklace are featured which are on show at Echoes of a Meal in Copenhagen.

Helen Clara Hemsley, photo by Mathias Christensen.

: Bregnerødgade 15, 3.tv
2200 - Copenhagen
DENMARK

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Phone:: +45 2235 8520

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Photography.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Helen Clara Hemsley. 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.

Helen Clara Hemsley. Necklace: Good, Better, Best, 2020. Embroidery fabric, crochet garn, climbing rope.. 44 x 6 x 0.25. Photo by: James Bates.

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.

Helen Clara Hemsley. Object: Smarty Pants, 2019. Cotton underwear, fabric markers.. 25 x 35 cm. Photo by: James Bates.

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.

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.

Helen Clara Hemsley. Brooch: All Alone, 2019. Wool fabric, cotton embroidery thread, oxidised silver.. 5 x 2.5 cm. Photo by: James Bates.

Helen Clara Hemsley. Necklace: Exoticana 4, 2018 - 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. Brooch: Replacement Therapy, 2019. Found rubber wing, fabric, sewing thread, oxidized silver.. 11.5 x 17 x 1 cm. Photo by: James Bates.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Helen Clara Hemsley. 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Helen Clara Hemsley. Necklace: Once I was a buoy, 2014. Found fishing buoy, sterling silver. 30 x 7 cm. Photo by: James Bates Photography.

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.

Helen Clara Hemsley. Necklace: Cheesy, 2015. Embroidery fabric, wool yarn, nylon thread, Plastic Beads. 10 x 10 cm. Photo by: James Bates.

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.

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, HemsleyRing: A grandmother’s goodwill rewarded, 2014Embroidery fabric, wool knitting yarn and sterling silver3 X 3,5 X 2,2 cmPhoto: James Bates Photography.

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.

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.

Helen Clara Hemsley. Brooch: Cock, 2014. Embroidery fabric, knitting yarn and steel brooch pin. 13 X 12 cm. Photo: James Bates Photography .

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.

Helen Clara Hemsley. Brooch: Sue Ellen is fine, 2011. Found silver brooch, paper and pen. 3 cm diameter. Photo: James Bates Photography.

Helen Clara Hemsley. Brooch: Gold digger, 2011. Gold plated silver. 8 X 3 cm. Photo: James Bates.

Helen Clara Hemsley. Necklace: I nearly lost it, 2013. Silk thread and sterling silver. 4,2 X 3,5 cm (medallion). Photo: Dorte Krogh.

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 .

Helen Clara Hemsley. Ring: Blu tac (Marge Simpson), 2011. Blu tac and wire. 3,8 X 2,3 cm. Photo: James Bates Photography.

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.

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.

Helen Clara Hemsley. Brooch: Denver, 2011. Cotton fabric, crochet yarn, gray diamond and oxidized sterling silver. 10 X 5 cm. Photo: James Bates.

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.

Helen Clara Hemsley. Brooch: Krystle is an angel, 2011. Cotton fabric, knitting yarn, copper, sterling silver. 9 X 6 cm. Photo: James Bates.

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.

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
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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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Details.

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

Details.

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
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

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

Helen Clara Hemsley
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, 2018 - 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, 2018 - 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
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

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
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

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
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

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
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

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
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

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
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Helen Clara Hemsley
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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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
Choker: 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

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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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Helen Clara Hemsley is an artist based in Copenhagen, Denmark, borned 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.