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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 137: Eszter Bornemisza

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

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 128: Christine Mauersberger

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

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 119: Megan Skyvington

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist: Megan Skyvington. What do you think of us placing your work within the context of fibre art and how do fibre techniques and materials relate to your practice? Take Over (from the series Perfect Imperfections), varies, wire, wire mesh, handmade paper, acrylic ink, ribbon, photo: Adelle Rae Taylor, model:…

Artist Interview 76: Heather Komus

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist: Heather Komus Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Gerridae, embroidery on handmade paper and fabric with pig intestine, horse and human hair and other materials, variable dimensions, 2010, photo: Nancy Arnold I was preoccupied with how the termite queen expels up to 86,000 eggs a day. Where do you get…

Artist Interview 42: Leanne Shea Rhem

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Leanne Shea Rhem. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Armour Front, Media: Handmade Kozo paper, Kozo, Metal Grommets, Lamb Skin Leather, Polyester Thread, 2011, Photography: Christine Lim Where do you get your inspiration? Armour Arm, Media: Handmade Kozo paper, Kozo, Metal Grommets, Lamb Skin Leather, Polyester Thread, 2011, Photography: Christine…