Crochet is an adaptable medium when it comes to creating curves. This has been proven time and again in the herds of amigurumi cuties that seem to be everywhere in the craft world these days. With the zoo of crochet creatures out there it's not surprising crochet is creeping into the art world on all fours too.
Shauna Richardson's Lionheart installation will feature three magnificent crocheted lions, 30-foot high and done in a taxidermy style case. They will dominate a Nottingham city location to symbolise Richard the Lionheart's association with the area as well as the region's production of wool.
The project was one of 12 picked for The Art's Council's Cultural Olympiad project. Winning out over 2,163 other ideas the project has been given the funding it needs to continue on the two-year course it will take to complete.
You can marvel at more of her crochet creatures on her website.
