World of Threads Festival
Blog
A comprehensive archive of the most exciting fibre artists in the world.
For 135 weeks we have been interviewing a new local, national or international fibre artist. Interviews published by Dawne Rudman and Gareth Bate. Thousands of people have subscribed from 90 countries.
Artist Interview 137: Eszter Bornemisza
By Dawne Rudman |
What led you to become an artist? Artist Eszter Boenemisza. Photo: Tihanyi & Bakos Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Delicate Balance III, newspaper, thread, 2012, 300cm x 90cm, wall hanging. Photo: Tihanyi & Bakos City in the Air, newspaper, thread, sheer, 2012, 300cmx100cm, wall hanging. Photo: Tihanyi & Bakos Why did you choose to go…
Read More Artist Interview 136: Jacqueline Royal
By Dawne Rudman |
Tell us about your work: Portrait of Jacquelyn at the World of Threads Festival 2014, photo: J. Szot Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Los Angeles 1, canvas, wool, 2011, 15″ x 10″, needlepoint, photo: J. Szot I was challenged by the idea of the juxtaposition of two such diverse art forms… How did the idea…
Read More Artist Interview 135: Christina Massey
By Dawne Rudman |
Tell us about the art that you create: Artist Christina Massey. Studio shot, 2014. Photo: Courtesy of the artist. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions You say that you construct and deconstruct. How, why & when did you decide on this process to make art? Interwoven 6, Oil on Canvas with Collared Shirts, 43cm x 43cm, Hand…
Read More Artist Interview 134: Mary Grisey
By Dawne Rudman |
Tell us about your work: For Lethe, 2014, 8’H x 2’D x 4’W, hand-dyed sisal rope, rusted steel. Technique: Handmade, hand-dyed large-scale weaving loom tapestry using plain & soumak weaves. Photo: Miles Collyer. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions For Lethe, 2014, detail, 8’H x 2’D x 4’W, hand-dyed sisal rope, rusted steel. Technique: Handmade, hand-dyed…
Read More Artist Interview 133: Trina Perry Carlson
By Dawne Rudman |
Tell us about your work: Artist Trina Perry Carlson Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Confirmation, vintage French gloves, linen, branches, wire, thread on canvas – 2012, 24″ x 24″. Photo: Christian Carlson. Proof which shows that something is true or correct, a rite or initiation, a laying on of hands. Gloves become hands, held up…
Read More Artist Interview 132: Anne Kelly
By Dawne Rudman |
Tell us about your work: Artist Anne Kelly. Photo: Rachel Whiting Previous World of Threads Exhibitions The Small Hours, found and vintage fabric, upholstery trim, image transfer, hand and machine stitch, 2013, 95 x 80 cm, sewn textile collage. Photo: Anne Kelly You mention that inspiration comes from your travels, memory and vintage imagery. Talk…
Read More 
