Zoe Buckman - BLOODWORK

Discover the powerful and deeply personal world of Zoë Buckman with BLOODWORK, a beautifully produced exhibition catalogue celebrating the artist’s moving exploration of resilience, healing, and the strength of women. Through intimate embroidered portraits and textile works, Buckman shines a light on survivors of sexual assault, miscarriage, illness, and persecution, while honoring their courage and ability to embrace joy in the face of adversity.

Known for her thought-provoking use of embroidery, textiles, photography, sculpture, and installation, Buckman often transforms materials traditionally associated with femininity and domestic life into bold statements about identity, motherhood, gender, and survival. In BLOODWORK, she combines her own writing with photographs of women in her close circle, translating personal stories into expressive embroidered portraits and fabric swatches. The result is a moving celebration of connection, sisterhood, and the power of sharing experiences across generations.

Produced in conjunction with Buckman’s first solo exhibition, this catalogue features an essay by writer and critic Hettie Judah, with design by Joe Hales and Sam Eccles. A meaningful look into an artist’s practice that brings together vulnerability and strength, making this an inspiring addition to any contemporary art collection.

A powerful tribute to the stories women carry, the connections that sustain us, and the beauty of finding strength through shared experiences.

Details

• Hardcover
  
• 80 pages
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 8.8in × 6.8in 
• Features an essay by Hettie Judah