About
Behind The Seams
Thörn Alexander is a nom de guerre/ nom d'artiste for everything I love about this world, thoughtfully reimagined into visual storytelling.
Needlepoint is an art form that has been passed down the matrilineal branches of my family tree for over a century. The names "Thorn" and "Alexander/ra" have been woven throughout in the same thread.
In June of 2015, a few weeks after graduating from university, I decided to alchemize my fine art & art history degree with a family tradition into a way I could share my art with others. To champion slow production, collaboration, and connection wherever life takes me.
My first design was a pop-art-esque portrait of Christopher Wallace (Notorious B.I.G.) inspired by the work of Kehinde Wiley.
I hope my designs inspire you to ignite your creative potential. Each piece is a collaborative artwork waiting for your spark. Change the colors, add unexpected textures, and transform life's in-between moments into textiles of meaning and memory.
While needlepoint offers heirloom potential, sometimes we turn to it to guide us through moments of growth (our thorns) or celebrate what fills us with joy right now, in the present (our roses).
My hope is that by finding home in needlepoint, you will feel encouraged to try other things that you haven't yet explored.
imitatio naturae
My work depicts tangible maps of my life, inviting you to explore rabbit holes of curiosity alongside me.
My style evokes a lifelong exploration for stories of wonder, art history, lore, and architectural features along narrow streets. They tell anecdotes of my love for laying among wildflowers along the coast and climbing towering mountain peaks. From kelp forests in the Salish Sea to mythological constellations in the night sky, I am eternally spellbound by folkloric renderings and ecological colourscapes foraged within the world around me. I strive to create timeless treasures and allegorical escapes infused with gold dust, a hint of edge, and a dash of magic.
Thank you for being here and for supporting this dream realized.
*The use of "Thörn" stems for a love of etymology and ancient history.
Founder
Brooke is a multi-disciplinary artist, creative advisor, and aspiring writer. Her nomadic upbringing and boundless curiosity shape her creative practice— exploring the interconnected web of art, culture, color, and the natural world. Her love for rendering wildlife began when she was caught scribbling bumblebees on her bedroom walls as a toddler.
She currently lives on Vancouver Island with her marine scientist husband and puppy, Goose. When she is not designing needlepoint, she can be found writing her first fantasy art heist novel, foraging for inspiration outdoors, or on the climbing wall.
