Monday 2 March 2015

Samples 2015: Week 7, HSBC HQ, HK

Hand-sewn seed beads and machined zigzag stitch, on navy felt.  

Source picture
From this article in the Saturday Guardian 14/02/15:
“How HSBC's errors and lack of oversight hit reputation as ‘world’s best-run bank’. Tax evasion claims have added to catalogue of failings by bank that include money-laundering, sanctions-busting, mistaken acquisitions and mis-selling.”
HSBC headquarters in Hong Kong. Photograph: Steve Vidler/Alamy

Sample design
A little section from the left hand side. The windows on the left were just crying out for rows of tiny beads!

 

 




1 comment:

Emma said...

Wonderful interpretation! Sweet little beads, & so neat ;)