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 135: Christina Massey
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…
Artist Interview 133: Trina Perry Carlson
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…
Artist Interview 132: Anne Kelly
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…
Artist Interview 110: Catherine Heard
Tell us about your work? Artist: Catherine Heard Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Freud’s Bride, 60 x 16 x 30, 1996, Found satin dress, hand embroidery, armature. installation at Duke-u-menta, Toronto. Photo: Simon Glass. Freud’s Bride, detail, 60 x 16 x 30, 1996, Found satin dress, hand embroidery, armature. installation at Duke-u-menta, Toronto. Photo: Simon…
Artist Interview 105: Geri deGruy
Tell us about your work? Artist: Geri deGruy Nostalgia, Fiber art/art quilt, 2011, 20″ x 30″, machine pieced and quilted, photo: Geri deGruy Give me a scrap can full of fabric remnants and I’m dumping them out and making something new from them. Where do you get your inspiration? It’s Magic #2, mixed media, 2010,…
Artist Interview 100: Judith Mullen
Tell us about your work? Artist: Judith Mullen I weave the natural world into the man-made world to create a “bower” or a place to highlight this union. Where do you get your inspiration? New Construction Tree II, tree branch, fabric, plaster, Styrofoam, wire, clay 2’x 5′ x 2′. These early artisans placed a great deal…
Artist Interview 99: Barbara J. Schneider
Tell us about your work? Artist: Barbara Schneider Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Linden Leaf Rag, Ink jet printed, stitched, dyed, painted, fused, shaped, cut, 2010, 72 x 28 Where do you get your inspiration? Linden Leaf Rag, Ink jet printed, stitched, dyed, painted, fused, shaped, cut, 2010, 72 x 28 Detail: Linden Leaf Rag,…
Artist Interview 85: Anna Hergert
Tell us about your work? Artist: Anna Hergert Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Aquatic Embrace in the “Memento mori” exhibition in the 2012 World of Threads Festival at The Gallery at Sheridan Insitute in Oakville, Ontario. Curated by Gareth Bate. Where do you get your inspiration? Aquatic Embrace in the “Memento mori” exhibition in the…
Artist Interview 81: Alice Vander Vennen
Tell us about your work? Artist: Alice Vander Vennen Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Song in Motion, new, found and embellished fabrics, copper, willow branch, piano felt, 25″ X 50″, 2011, Photo credit: Mark Vander Vennen Where do you get your inspiration? Pilgrim, embellished, found and new textiles, copper, African bark cloth, willow branch, copper…
Artist Interview 50: Cybèle Young
Tell us about your work? Artist: Cybèle Young Where do you get your inspiration? Did You Feel Something?, 15 x 23 x 2, Japanese paper sculpture I tried using Japanese paper and a world opened up. Three-dimensional applications seemed endless, but on a very modest personal scale which really appealed to me. How did you…