American artist-activist Shannon Downey is a trailblazer in the field of craftivism, elevating traditional crafting activities like cross-stitching into expressions of activism. Her motto? Stitching fury into action.

Craftivism merges three of Downey’s cutting-edge installations: It’s Nice to Meet Me, Exodus, and Badass Herstory, a global community project that inspires women and gender non-binary folks to share their stories through fiber art. Delve into this amalgamation of Downey’s passions and ideals, embroidered to explore and strengthen an understanding of self—and discover what it means to take positive action for yourself and others.