I cross stitch across woven plastic, a sac full of dreams, of old nightmares.

Cross-stitch was taught to me by my mother. In Ukrainian culture, embroidery work is approached with good intentions and calamity of mind; a sentiment that echoes contemporary psychotherapy techniques such as mindfulness. Considering sustainability and the therapeutic qualities of working with textiles, I stitched this work whilst applying for an Exceptionally Promising Global Talent Visa endorsement amidst the Covid-19 lockdowns.