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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.

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Artist Interview 32: Liz Pead

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Liz Pead Previous World of Threads Exhibitions MacLaren Installation Dec 2008, Maple LEAF Tree, recycled hockey sticks and hockey cards on wooden armature, height is 14 feet tall, 2008. Bayside Field: A View to St. Croix Island, recycled hockey gear and oil paint on plywood, 120″ x 60″ x…

Artist Interview 22: Birgitta Hallberg

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

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 18: Rasma Noreikyte

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

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…

Artist Interview 14: Pat Burns-Wendland

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

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…

Artist Interview 12: Robert Davidovitz

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Robert Davidovitz Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Orange Grove Zig-Zag, Acrylic on Panel. 19×16″, Weaving, July 2010 “What if I tried this with paint instead of icing, a canvas instead of a cake?” A Midsummer Nights Dream, Acrylic on Panel. 12×12. Weaving. August 2009 Where do you get your…

Artist Interview 6: Ixchel Suarez

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Ixchel Suarez Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Yukon Fields, Tapestry Haute-lisse, wool, silk, linen, cotton, metallic threads, raffia, yute, synthetic. 1.30 m H X 1.10 m W, 2008 For a long time my inspiration was in the Maya Culture. My grandfather was an archaeologist so at home we had…