This meticulously crafted model reimagines the historic “Commit No Nuisance” door using a range of mixed media techniques. The door itself is constructed from real wood, featuring a handcrafted metal latch and a wire-formed doorknob. Moss has been delicately applied using oil pastels, enhancing the door’s aged, organic feel.
Framing the structure, the boundary walls are reproduced using printed imagery of the original stonework, enriched with intricate stitching and beadwork to reflect the tonal variations and textures of the stone arch. The rear wall is constructed from real stones, selected and arranged to echo the rugged charm of the actual setting. These surfaces are further enhanced with mixed media and decorative details, showcasing my personal artistic style.
The phrase "Commit No Nuisance", once a familiar warning in Victorian Britain, is rendered in embroidered lettering, adding both visual focus and textural depth.
My background lies in embroidery and textiles—a passion I have pursued for over 30 years. For the past two decades, I have taught this art within the St Albans community, encouraging creative expression and the preservation of textile traditions. My work has been exhibited with the St Albans Museum and in galleries across Hertfordshire.
In this piece, I fuse my Pakistani artistic heritage with techniques developed over years of practice. The result is a layered, expressive work that bridges cultural identity and craft—blending tradition with contemporary interpretation through fabric, stitch, and form.
Medium: Mixed Media | Found Materials, Fabric, Hand and Machine Embroidery, Oil Pastels, Stitch Work, Beads
Artist: Munazza Amir
