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 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 125: Louise Keen
Tell us about your work: Artist: Louise Keen, 2014, Photo: Jared Murdoch. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Is this where your art comes from? Untitled, found plastic, wool, thread, glue, 2013, 60 cm x 25 cm x 6 cm, wrapping, glueing and darning. Photo: Louise Keen. Untitled, found plastic, ceramic, wool, thread, glue, 2013, 35…
Artist Interview 118: Rachel Brumer
Tell us about your work? Artist Rachel Brumer. How did you start working in fibre? Installation, Quire: Book of Findings, 160 x 210 inches, Hand dyed fabric, van dyke print, drawn and rubbed with dye stick, embellished with French knots, fabric stiffened and then waxed, full metal hinge in center. Photo: Mark Frey. Annette Dress…
Artist Interview 115: Carmella Karijo Rother
You work in felted sculpture, please tell us about it: Artist Carmella Karijo Rother, photo: Miv Fournier. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Cocoon 7, wool, porcupine quills, wet felting, hand dyeing, Shibori (tying). Photo: Carmella Karijo Rother Cocoon 7, wool, porcupine quills, wet felting, hand dyeing, Shibori (tying). Photo: Carmella Karijo Rother Much of my…
Artist Interview 114: C. Pazia Mannella
Tell us about your work? Artist: C. Pazia Mannella. Why did you choose to go into fibre art? Your Grace (detail), 2008. Machine-sewn zippers, dimensions variable. Photo: C. Pazia Mannella. Your Grace (detail), 2008. Machine-sewn zippers, dimensions variable. Photo: C. Pazia Mannella. Tell us about the other mediums that you work in and how this…
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 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 98: Merill Comeau
Tell us about your work? Merill working outdoors. Photo Rik Pierce. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Kristin’s Rags II, 49″X15″, painted and printed deconstructed repurposed clothing and linens, commercial fabrics, machine stitching. Photo: Susan Byrne Photography. Mazie’s Bodice Ripper, size variable, deconstructed antique silk bodice, painted vintage linens, commercial fabrics, plastic net vegetable bags, hand…
Artist Interview 92: Dolores S. Slowinski
Tell us about your work? Artist: Dolores Slowinski. 5′ 1″, 165 lbs., white, female homo sapiens. Photo: D. Slowinski. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Yellow Fever, 4.5 in H x 6.75 in W, waxed embroidery floss , 4 colours, on Arturo cardstock; Large perforations made on an industrial hemstitching machine; infill stitching/drawing all done by…