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 103: Barbara De Pirro
Tell us about your work? Artist: Barbara De Pirro. Where do you get your inspiration? Hive, plastic milk bottles, staples, installation: Matzke Sculpture Park, Camano Island, WA, photo: Barbara De Pirro Hive, plastic milk bottles, staples, installation: Matzke Sculpture Park, Camano Island, WA, photo: Barbara De Pirro Hive (detail), plastic milk bottles, staples, installation: Matzke…
Artist Interview 102: Kathryn Clark
Tell us about your work? Artist: Kathryn Clark, photo credit: Matt McDonald. I look for ideas where I can delve deeper into the story and find something that can be translated into art in some way. Where do you get your inspiration? Atlanta Foreclosure Quilt, 19 ½”w x 19 ½”h, Recycled denim, bleached linen, cheesecloth,…
Artist Interview 101: Noelle Hamlyn
Tell us about your work? Artist: Noelle Hamlyn. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Sweetness of the Work, salt and paper encrusted singer sewing machine from 1901; cotton embroidery and hand spun linen paper thread over 100 hand made bobbins, 380 cm x 360 cm (room), 2013. Photo: Noelle Hamlyn I am currently considering the gender…
Artist Interview 100: Judith Mullen
Tell us about your work? Artist: Judith Mullen I weave the natural world into the man-made world to create a “bower” or a place to highlight this union. Where do you get your inspiration? New Construction Tree II, tree branch, fabric, plaster, Styrofoam, wire, clay 2’x 5′ x 2′. These early artisans placed a great deal…
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 96: Barbara Hilts
Tell us about your work? Artist Barbara Hilts, photo: Alex Ouellette Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Blocked Circles III, 07/07/11, 13x13x2 cm 100% silk, Fibre reactive Reverse Flower smocking stitch, dyes and wax resist on hand painted silk, photo: Pete Paterson. Fibre has been a constant, a fascination and an obsession throughout my life. Where…
Artist Interview 95: Mackenzie Kelly-Frère
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 94: Anna Keck
Tell us about your work? Artist: Anna Keck. Where do you get your inspiration? Christmas 1950 II, 56″ x 39″, acrylic inks on 100% cotton paper, monoprint, photo: Fraser Spowart “Christmas, 1950 II” 2008 Permanent Ink on Arches Cover 56″x39″ What specific historic artists have influenced your work? Road Trip #6, 30″ x 22″, Acrylic…
Artist Interview 93: Pilar S. Coover
Tell us about your work? Artist: Pilar Sans Coover. Photo: Robert Coover. The Meeting Point, 30 in H x 72 in W, 1979. Wool, cotton and silk threads on needlepoint canvas. Photo: Abar Color Labs. Where do you get your inspiration? Papageno, from the Magic Flute Series, 26 in H x 25 in W, 1981.…