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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 78: Megan Q. Bostic

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist: Megan Bostic, photo: Cliff Hollis Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Stale Hope: Too Much Was Never Enough, 2010, 112 H x 56 W x 0.6 D cm materials: dental floss, plastic vinyl, bubble wrap, baby wipes, coffee grounds, twine, aluminum wire technique: double weave photo credit: Cliff Hollis My…

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 72: Nathan Johns

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Tectonic Shift, 40in X 36in X 1/8in, polyethylene tubing, fishing line, coloured water, loom weave Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Muscular Tension, 24in X 34in X 1in, polyethylene tubing, Plastic mesh, colored water, Hand weave By patiently watching the world as it changes, I’ve learned to value dynamic space that…

Artist Interview 47: Jodi Colella

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Jodi Colella Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Diana – 7 x 9.5 x 6 in., wool and found driftwood; needlefelting. Photo by artist. Science informs my designs. The organic forms reference both the macro and microscopic – exaggerated cellular forms that act as metaphors for the human condition in…

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…

Artist Interview 38: Edith Meusnier

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Edith Meusnier, France. photo credit: Elsa Abderhamani Where do you get your inspiration? Sortilège, Festival ARTEC, La ferté Bernard, France, spring 2010, size: 50 elements, between 8 and 12m each, medium: gift ribbon, technique: sprang The nets are in turn sensors and protectors; they seep, they ripple, they get…

Artist Interview 33: Elisabeth Picard

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Elisabeth Picard Where do you get your inspiration? Flot, 2011, Zip-Ties, glass, painted steel and neon, 28.25 x 76.5 x 38.5 inches, Michel Dubreuil photo credit Detail: Flot, 2011, Zip-Ties, glass, painted steel and neon, Michel Dubreuil photo credit My relationship with fibre is based on manipulations and in…

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…