World of Threads Festival
Blog Archive: Fibre Artist Interviews
Since the series was launched in 2011, Dawne Rudman and Gareth Bate have been interviewing local, national or international fibre artists. We have published over 137 artist interviews to date. Join us as we create a comprehensive archive of some of the most exciting fibre artists in the world. People have subscribed from 96 countries.
Artist Interview 78: Megan Q. Bostic
Tell us about your work? Artist: Megan Bostic, photo: Cliff Hollis Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Stale Hope: Too Much Was Never Enough, 2010, 112 H x 56 W x 0.6 D cm materials: dental floss, plastic vinyl, bubble wrap, baby wipes, coffee grounds, twine, aluminum wire technique: double weave photo credit: Cliff Hollis My…
Artist Interview 76: Heather Komus
Tell us about your work? Artist: Heather Komus Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Gerridae, embroidery on handmade paper and fabric with pig intestine, horse and human hair and other materials, variable dimensions, 2010, photo: Nancy Arnold I was preoccupied with how the termite queen expels up to 86,000 eggs a day. Where do you get…
Artist Interview 73: Molly Grundy
Tell us about your work? Artist: Molly Grundy, photo: Zach Slootsky Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Wolverina, 124cm h x 66cm w x 3cm d, Three-Dimensional Applique (cotton,chiffon, fur, vinyl and leather) A lifelong infatuation with all things miniature has also had a powerful influence on my work. Where do you get your inspiration? The…
Artist Interview 72: Nathan Johns
Tell us about your work? Tectonic Shift, 40in X 36in X 1/8in, polyethylene tubing, fishing line, coloured water, loom weave Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Muscular Tension, 24in X 34in X 1in, polyethylene tubing, Plastic mesh, colored water, Hand weave By patiently watching the world as it changes, I’ve learned to value dynamic space that…
Artist Interview 71: Lorena Santin-Andrade
Tell us about your work? Magnolia shrug shawl, Nuno felting on silk, 2012 Photo-Lorena Santin Andrade Magnolia cascading scarf, Nuno felting on silk, 2012 Photo-Lorena Santin Andrade Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Hydrangea shawl shrug, Nuno felting on silk, 2012 Photo-Lorena Santin Andrade What other mediums do you work in, and how does this inform…
Artist Interview 70: Lisa DiQuinzio
Tell us about your work? Installation View Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Good Morning Midnight Detail Where do you get your inspiration? Why did you choose to go into fibre art? Wool, Silk and Thread Detail What other mediums do you work in and how does this inform your fibre work? What bridges the works…
Artist Interview 69: Nancy Yule
Tell us about your work? Artist: Nancy Yule. Photo: Adam Gagnon Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Potential Where do you get your inspiration? Emergence Triangles, 2010, 25 H x 25 W x 25 D cm, Hog Intestine and Thread I love to manipulate items with my hands, to shape and mold. Why did you choose…
Artist Interview 66: Nell Burns
Tell us about your work? Artist Nell Burns Where do you get your inspiration? Sea Shells, work in progress, free motion embroidery on water soluble fabric tension and direction manipulation, 3″ x 1″ I used to ‘borrow’ my mum’s food colouring from the baking cupboard and paint it onto fabric to get the right colour…