Watch: James Merry the Bjork mask maker spins magic with his colourful creations

Creative artist James Merry has left the audience speechless with his Bjork masks. His inspiring stories and colourful creations have become a hallmark

By: Fukres |
April 26, 2017 1:27 pm

Creativity does not need a definition, all it needs is appreciation. This is exactly the case with artist James Merry’s colourful Bjork masks that are leaving the audience spell bounded. The hand embroidery artist hails from the UK and has been working for Bjork since 2009. The self-taught embroiderer is an alumnus of Oxford University. His technique and fascinating creations are leaving people speechless. The masks created by the artists look so realistic.

His technique and fascinating creations are leaving people speechless. The masks created by the artists look so realistic. James Merry’s tie up with Bjork is a long association. The embroidered masks tell a story in in itself. The artist has put several videos and pictures on his social media account that has made him a renowned name in the beauty and fashion industry.

Check out his Instagram account and you will figure out why the artist is grabbing the headlines these days for his creation:

portrait of me by tim walker out now in the new Creativity issue of @i_d

A post shared by james merry (@james.t.merry) on Apr 16, 2017 at 3:05pm PDT

A post shared by james merry (@james.t.merry) on Oct 27, 2016 at 12:54pm PDT

_ ruff reimagined _new headpiece for @bjork at @icelandairwaves tonight __ #deepsea #neo #elizabethan #botany __ dress by @davidhsf, photo by @santiagraphy

A post shared by james merry (@james.t.merry) on Nov 5, 2016 at 6:29pm PDT

_ __ NOTGET 2.0 PREMIERE TODAY !! _ sooo excited for the new updated build of Notget VR, premiering at the Bjork Digital exhibition in Reykjavik at @harpareykjavik @icelandairwaves. Those who saw the first build in sydney/tokyo/london will be able to see quite a development… presented as a work in progress, here is the next progression. Such an honour to see my masks digitised and co-creative direct for this project. _ Incredible work by directors Nick Thornton Jones & Warren du Preez and all the folks over at @analog_studio _ #bjork #notget #digitalembroidery

A post shared by james merry (@james.t.merry) on Nov 2, 2016 at 10:06am PDT

___ #coralspawn #pearls #handmade photo by @santiagraphy / dress by @paulakn.rr

A post shared by james merry (@james.t.merry) on Dec 17, 2016 at 11:32pm PST

e l d u r f ae d i n g _ 2 0 1 7

A post shared by james merry (@james.t.merry) on Jan 1, 2017 at 7:16am PST

_ headpiece evolutionz _ looking back over last year’s work, i couldnt feel prouder or more fulfilled by this ongoing collaboration with #bjork, on our curious unexpected mask adventure. here’s to taking it in new directions and next levels in 2017 _ #metamorphosis #renewal #harvest

A post shared by james merry (@james.t.merry) on Jan 11, 2017 at 4:47am PST

mom got gooped __

A post shared by james merry (@james.t.merry) on Feb 23, 2017 at 1:06pm PST

#handembroidery #24936hourslater ___

A post shared by james merry (@james.t.merry) on Mar 17, 2017 at 5:27pm PDT

_ #bjorkdigitalmexico _ thank you to everyone at @fm4c for being such a great host to the digital exhibition ____

A post shared by james merry (@james.t.merry) on Mar 31, 2017 at 6:08pm PDT

so excited for people to see the new VR video for “Family” – premiering at Bjork : Digital in montreal on saturday…. repost __ @andrewthomashuang __ @andrewthomashuang created this avatar and artwork for @bjork based on her original concepts for the Vulnicura story. Featuring digital interpretation of handmade ribbon mask by @james.t.merry This image appears on cover of latest issue of @creativereview in advance of my new VR experience for the song “Family” directed by me + interactive collaboration with Vince Mckelvie. The VR piece will premiere this Saturday, October 15th in Montreal as part of @redbullmusicacademy and @phicentre #bjork #jamesmerry #andrewthomashuang #vulnicura #triangleoffertility

A post shared by james merry (@james.t.merry) on Oct 11, 2016 at 9:58am PDT