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 137: Eszter Bornemisza
What led you to become an artist? Artist Eszter Boenemisza. Photo: Tihanyi & Bakos Previous World of Threads Exhibitions City in the Air, newspaper, thread, sheer, 2012, 300cmx100cm, wall hanging. Photo: Tihanyi & Bakos Why did you choose to go into fibre art and how did you decide on this medium? One Mask is Not…
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 134: Mary Grisey
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…
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 128: Christine Mauersberger
Tell us about your work: Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Artist Christine Mauersberger. Photo: Halle Graham You work in both 2D and installation. Do you work equally with both and do you find that one takes precedence? Timelines, machine sewn Rubylith®, tulle, 2014, 15′ x 10′ x 10′ Photo: Steve Wagner Timelines, machine sewn Rubylith®,…
Artist Interview 127: Jim Arendt
Tell us about your work: Artist Jim Arendt. Photo courtesy of the artist Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Jamie, denim, 2012, 30 x 15 inches, denim applique, Photo: James Arendt. Greg and Ryan, denim, 2011, 120 x 33.5 inches, denim applique, Photo: James Arendt. You grew up on a farm. Did the arts factor into…
Artist Interview 126: Merce Mitchell
You taught yourself to felt and have been doing it now for 20 years. Tell us how you got started: Artist: Merce Mitchell in her studio. Photo: Wanashe Frank. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Briza, wool, natural dyes, copper wire, 2010, 6″ x 15″ x 6″, hand-felted, stitched, crocheted. Photo: Merce Mitchell My artwork has…
Artist Interview 124: Rosemary Claus-Gray
Rosemary Claus-Gray Poplar Bluff, Missouri, USA Artist Interview Rosemary Claus-Gray is a late blooming artist. The sleeping artist awoke as she neared retirement from a career as a clinical social worker. She creates abstract art in a painterly style, layering translucent fabrics creating value transitions. She paints sheer silk with an acrylic wash, creating lines…
Artist Interview 117: Heike Blohm
What does your artwork involve? Artist Heike Blohm, photo: Bernard Gagne. A touch of mischief, a little bit of mystery, and a little bit of wisdom – they all have something. A lot of your work is with figurative pieces, how did this come about? Anemone, 18″ H, hand dyed cottons, lace, chiffon, beads, wooden…
Artist Interview 116: Shanell Papp
For this interview Toronto fibre artist Catherine Heard contributed some questions. Tell us about your work Artist: Shannell Papp. You learned to crochet when you were quite young, and in previous interviews you describe spending a lot of time playing with materials and learning craft techniques while you were growing up. When did you realize…