Han Cao Art
American
Han is a self-taught artist currently living in Dallas, Texas.
She uses embroidery to create new narratives for long-forgotten photographs and postcards found at flea markets and antique shops from around the world. All embroidery on the artwork is done by hand, directly onto the original found image.
Her art combines fibers of embroidery thread with the paper fibers of each photograph to connect with the fibers of our own being – as the added dimension of each work challenges our self-identity and personal connection with unfamiliar people and places.(Biography provided by Paradigm Gallery + Studio)
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Artist: Han Cao
"Self-Reflection: In the Bedroom", Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Self-Reflection: In the Bedroom" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery on a vintage photograph. This piece measures 9" x 11" framed and is sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects
"Jacaranda" Figurative, Portrait, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Jacaranda" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 15.25"h x 12.25"w framed and is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet
"The Windswept Dreamers" Figurative, Embroidery on Inkjet Print
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "The Windswept Dreamers" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 29"h x 37"w framed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Inkjet
"Baret and the Bougainvillea" Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Baret and the Bougainvillea" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 21.5"h x 17.2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
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Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet
"The Sky-Crossed Lovers" Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "The Sky-Crossed Lovers" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 12.25"h x 15.25"w ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet
"Fallen", Figurative, Portrait, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Fallen" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 21" x 17.25" framed and is shipped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet
"New Skies" Figurative, Portrait, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "New Skies" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 15.25"h x 12.25"w framed and is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet
"Self-reflection: Wedding Day" Figurative, Portrait, Embroidery on Vintage Photo
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Self-reflection: Wedding Day" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery on a vintage photograph. This piece measures 18"h x 22"w framed and is sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"Sakura" Portait, Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Sakura" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 21.25"h x 17.25"w framed and is sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet
"Swell" Figurative, Portrait, Embroidery on Inkjet Print
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Swell" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from yarn embroidery on an inkjet print. This piece measures 37h" x 25w" and is shipped in the pictured black fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
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Thread, Inkjet
"A Self-Portrait Outside" Portrait, Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "A Self-Portrait Outside" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery on a vintage photograph. This piece measures 9" x 11" framed and is shipped in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Thread, Found Objects
"Self-Reflection on March 12, 1972" Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photo
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Self-Reflection on March 12, 1972" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery on a vintage photograph. This piece measures 11" x 9" framed and is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
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Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
"Surge", Portrait, Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Surge" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from embroidery, inkjet print, and a vintage photograph. This piece measures 15.25"h x 12.25"w framed and is shi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
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Thread, Found Objects, Inkjet
"The sunflower field", Floral Hand-Embroidered Surreal Vintage Photograph
By Han Cao
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brightly colored mixed media artwork titled "The sunflower field" is an original artwork by Han Cao made of embroidery thread and a vintage photograph. Wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
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Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper
Overflow
By Han Cao
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage photograph, cotton and silk embroidery thread
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Cotton, Silk, Thread
Dandy-lines
By Han Cao
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage photograph, cotton and silk embroidery thread
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Thread
Jeanne and the Bear (a.k.a. Charles)
By Han Cao
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage photograph, cotton and silk embroidery thread
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
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Cotton, Silk, Thread
A kept man
By Han Cao
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage photograph, cotton and silk embroidery thread
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Han Cao Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Thread
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