Happy WhaleWall hung hand stitched whale 380mm L Michele Irving works primarily with fabric, combining embroidery, paint, and beads. Drawn to the versatility and colour of textiles, her practice is also influenced by a family lineage of stitching, first taught to her by her mother. Her work often features animals within whimsical, myth like worlds, layered with playful wordplay, where they dream, dance, and celebrate life.