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 27: Karen Maru
Tell us about your work? Artist Karen Maru with Aspara 11 which she donated to the Angkor Children’s Hospital (Friends Without Borders) silent auction. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Khadi 3, fibre, textiles I collected in the region and cloth I created. Fibre techniques are drawing, painting, machine and hand sewing. Exhibited in the 2007…
Artist Interview 26: Bettina Matzkuhn
Tell us about your work? Artist, Bettina Matzkuhn, photo: Amona Ra Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Torrent, 2003, 150cm w x 150cm h, Hand embroidery, appliqué, fabric collage, fabric paint. Why did you choose to go into fibre art? A Map of the Creative Process (for Tourists), 2009, 150cm w x 140cm h, fabric paint,…
Artist Interview 24: Xiaojing Yan
Tell us about your work? Artist Xiaoging Yan Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Guanyin, 2009, 7x2x2, fabric hardener Chinese tassel thread, Xiaoging Yan, shown at Phoenix Art Gallery, Nanjing, China In my art, every idea travels through the intricate passageway of how I think in Chinese, but speak in English. Where do you get your…
Artist Interview 23: Hilary Rice
Tell us about your work? Artist Hilary Rice. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Overcoming Fear (detail image), 2010, 22.5″ (h) x 22.5″ (w) Overcoming Fear, 2010, 22.5″ (h) x 22.5″ (w), Materials: Hand dyed silk; Commercial textiles; Pewter; Painted Heat Away stabilizer; Various threads and metallic cord; Mounted on fabric wrapped wooden frame, Techniques: Collage;…
Artist Interview 22: Birgitta Hallberg
Tell us about your work? Artist Birgitta Hallberg Previous World of Threads Exhibitions House in the wood V, 20 x 20 cm Summer’s Night, 35 x 35 cm. woven tapestry. My tapestries are a journey into the mythical and supernatural world, where anything can happen. Why did you choose to go into weaving? Mundtøj, V,…
Artist Interview 21: Judy Martin
Tell us about your work? Artist Judy Martin. Photo: Ned Martin. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Light of the Moon. Acrylic paint, wool and cotton threads, canvas, paper. Stitched Collage. 36″ wide by 41″ high. 2009. photo J Martin. I think of my fibre artwork as poetry. Why did you choose to go into fibre…
Artist Interview 20: Gordana Brelih
Tell us about your work? Artist Gordon Brelih in her studio. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Circle of Memories 2, 2009, 10″x42″, machine and hand-stitched felt. I begin with an idea and it carries me far into the night. Where do you get your inspiration? The Beast, 2006, stitched bubble wrap machine and hand stitching,…
Artist Interview 19: Mary Karavos
Tell us about your work? Artist: Mary Karavos – The Girls in the Heather – Imported Papers -2010 – 30 x 60 photo: Monica Sanago Previous World of Threads Exhibitions The Beauty of Youth – Imported Papers, 2010, 30 x 30, photo: Dean Palmer Photography The creative language has many sources for inspiration. Where do…
Artist Interview 18: Rasma Noreikyte
Tell us about your work? Artist Rasma Noreikyte Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Omphalos – wall tapestry, 1,05 x0,90cm., 2009, photo: Kristina Zdaneviciute. Each wrinkle is a journey, a moment in time. Detail: Omphalos. Photo: Kristina Zdaneviciute. Here’s some text to highlight. Here’s some text to highlight. Here’s some text to highlight. Here’s some text…