With every stitch, Irene Saputraāalso known as Nengirenābrings a new figure to life. Yet at the same time, both her embroidery practice and the characters she creates reflect her own lived journey. The Indonesian artist crafts grids of Nona Kecil (Indonesian for ālittle ladyā), each iteration adorned with different garments and levels of complexity and vibrancy. āThe evolution of Nona Kecil mirrors the shifts in my life,ā Saputra says, in an interview with Hi-Fructose Magazine. āWhile she began as a small, neat, and playful figure, over time she has grown with me. Today, Nona Kecil continues to grow, shaped by my memories, roles, and understanding of womanhood, care, and identity. She has become a form that can hold emotion, reflection, and the subtle changes in how I see myself and my world.ā