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 74: Kerstin Bennier
Tell us about your work? Artist: Kerstin Bennier, photo: Thomas Bondy, 2012. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions 4 squares: all are 5cm x 10cm, Handmade Felt made of Merino Wool, Silk, screen print & embroidery on wood, Photo: Kerstin Bennier, 2012 Sometimes mistakes or unplanned outcomes can also inspire me to work in different ways.…
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 53: Pat Hertzberg
Tell us about your work? Artist Pat Hertzberg Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Joie de Vie shawl, 18″ x 80″; materials: assorted fabrics, cords and threads; techniques: some dyeing, thread-web, freemotion embroidery – this piece was exhibited in the 2009 Common Thread International Juried Exhibition at the Joshua Creek Heritage Arts Centre Joie de Vie…
Artist Interview 46: Anastasia Azure
Tell us about your work? Artist Anastasia Azure Where do you get your inspiration? Recursive Brooch, 2009. Copper, brass, sterling silver and nylon monofilament. Double-cloth on 4 harness floor loom. Hand forged and fabricated jewelry components. 3″ x 3″ x 1″ Which is your favourite fibre medium? Indelible Brooch, 2009. Fine silver, sterling, nylon monofilament…
Artist Interview 42: Leanne Shea Rhem
Tell us about your work? Artist Leanne Shea Rhem. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Armour Front, Media: Handmade Kozo paper, Kozo, Metal Grommets, Lamb Skin Leather, Polyester Thread, 2011, Photography: Christine Lim Where do you get your inspiration? Armour Arm, Media: Handmade Kozo paper, Kozo, Metal Grommets, Lamb Skin Leather, Polyester Thread, 2011, Photography: Christine…
Artist Interview 37: Lindy Pole
Tell us about your work? Fabricate Sculpture Series No 3, 3D Fabric Collage, 28.5×23, Lindy Pole Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Fabricate Sculpture Series No 3, detail, 3D Fabric Collage, 28.5×23, Lindy Pole Where do you get your inspiration? Fabricate Sculpture Series No 9, 3D Fabric Collage, 26×32, Lindy Pole Fabricate Sculpture Series No 9,…
Artist Interview 35: Laurie Lemelin
Tell us about your work? Artist Laurie Lemelin. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Hand & Lock Competition in U.K. – Epaulette detail-Jacket is constructed of silk organza, with embroidered’ patches’ constructed of tea stained gauze, overlaid with crystal organza. All layers are machine stitched and then hand embroidered and beaded. Photographer-John Heineman Where do you…
Artist Interview 14: Pat Burns-Wendland
Tell us about your work? Artist Pat Burns-Wendland Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Wisteria, Handwoven and dyed 100% silk 16 shaft pattern long shirt. This piece was a finalist in the 2011 NICHE awards in the US, photo credit: Pete Paterson I’m intrigued by the art of the cave dwellers and the aboriginal art of…