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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 131: Louise Lemieux Bérubé

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work: Artist: Louise Lemieux Bérubé Previous World of Threads Exhibitions My Forest, My Cathedral, 2008, Jacquard weaving. Backgroud trees from a photo shot by in Vancouver. The foreground architecture is a photo shot inside the Cathedral in Florence, Italy — Both shot by Louise L.Berube Cotton, wool, linen, 170×108 cm. City…

Artist Interview 95: Mackenzie Kelly-Frère

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Noise 1204, 220 H x 78 cm W, silk, linen, hemp, weaving. Photo: M Kelly-Frère. Detail: Noise 1204, 220 H x 78 cm W, silk, linen, hemp, weaving. Photo: M Kelly-Frère. I am often motivated by the work of my students or colleagues. Where do you get your inspiration? Detail:…

Artist Interview 46: Anastasia Azure

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

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…