Based in Hampshire, Zoe Larkins is the designer and maker behind Love From Hetty & Dave, a brand renowned for its hand-stitched textile jewellery and accessories. A graduate in Silver Smithing from the Kent Institute of Art & Design, Zoe's creative path shifted in 2001 when she was captivated by the tactile beauty of leather and textiles, igniting her passion for crafting eclectic, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Drawing inspiration from South American folk art, vintage charm, and 1950s kitsch, Zoe’s work has evolved over the years to include painting and textile sculptures, expanding her artistic range while remaining true to her distinctive, playful aesthetic.
Zoe Larkins
Home Is Where the Heart Is explores the profound connection between identity, belonging, and the spaces we inhabit. Using hand-stitched faux leather to craft an anatomical heart, encased within a glass dome, Zoe invites viewers to consider the fragile, intimate nature of home – not just as a physical place, but as an emotional and psychological sanctuary.
The act of stitching, with its delicate precision and visible seams, speaks to the ways in which we construct and mend our own sense of belonging. Faux leather, a material that mimics yet is not quite real, reflects the complexity of home – sometimes authentic, sometimes a facsimile of what we long for. The glass dome serves as both a protective vessel and a boundary, questioning whether home is a sheltering embrace or a fragile enclosure.
Ultimately, Home Is Where the Heart Is challenges the idea of home as a fixed location. It suggests that home resides within us, shaped by our memories, experiences, and the connections we hold dear.
