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The Tortured Poets Department Guitar 26"x40"

SKU: MOD16252
Regular price $6,000
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An embroidered guitar? "Let's give it a shot," is what I recall saying in a meeting with my team. My thought was, 'what took me so long?' I’ve been a guitar player for over 40 years and an embroidery designer for 30. While working on a new album show, I decided the walls could use something new and the guitar series was born. I started by taking photographs of real guitars, owned either by myself or my team. Once the photographs were taken, I designed the embroidery directly from the photographs so the designs would be super realistic. They were then fully stitched and mounted in relief over a variety of backgrounds. The detail in each Guitar is stunning and has over 500,000 embroidery stitches in each one. You can customize the guitars in any color and on any type of background.  The possibilities are unlimited.

26x40x2 inches, framed in acrylic.

2024

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The guitar series

Each guitar tells a story through its intricately embroidered design, embodying the timeless charm of vintage instruments with exquisite threadwork. Featuring over 150,000 careful stitches, these creations pulse with vitality and artistry. Choose between two captivating background styles: the quilted series or the album series.

The quilted series presents a rich tapestry of meticulously layered fabrics, skillfully appliquéd using traditional quilting techniques, reminiscent of the luxurious textures of velvet or leather found in a classic guitar case. Meanwhile, the album series takes a bold approach by deconstructing vintage album covers, crafting vibrant collages that are then brought to life with embroidery. You can select from a variety of albums or focus on a specific artist to make a personal statement.

These stunning guitars come in two sizes: 12"x26" and 26"x40", making them perfect for any setting.

- Stephen Wilson