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 136: Jacqueline Royal
Tell us about your work: Portrait of Jacquelyn at the World of Threads Festival 2014, photo: J. Szot Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Los Angeles 1, canvas, wool, 2011, 15″ x 10″, needlepoint, photo: J. Szot I was challenged by the idea of the juxtaposition of two such diverse art forms… How did the idea…
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 131: Louise Lemieux Bérubé
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 129: Penny Mateer
Tell us about your work: Studio shot Penny Mateer. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Never Wear Your Stress On Your Sleeve, NY Times 3/7/2014. Blanket hand-cut newspaper collage, fleece, commercial cotton fabric, canvas, digital print and machine quilted 2014, 36″ x 49″ Photo: Tom Fitzpatrick In the midst of political unrest and hardship there is…
Artist Interview 127: Jim Arendt
Tell us about your work: Artist Jim Arendt. Photo courtesy of the artist Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Jamie, denim, 2012, 30 x 15 inches, denim applique, Photo: James Arendt. Greg and Ryan, denim, 2011, 120 x 33.5 inches, denim applique, Photo: James Arendt. You grew up on a farm. Did the arts factor into…
Artist Interview 121: Robin Wiltse
Why did you go into fibre art and how you decided on this medium? Artist: Robin Wiltse One thing that fascinates me about working with wool is the way the fibres hold their colours. You then started to work in felting, how did this come about? Self-Portrait, 27″ x 34″, wool, needle and hand felted.…
Artist Interview 120: Barbara Klunder
In your art practice you have been involved in many fibre mediums over the years. Tell us where you started, and how you moved into the other media. Artist: Barbara Klunder Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Monarch Butterfly. 2009 5′ x 4′ Washi paper-cut. Part of Insects paper-cut show, David Kaye Gallery/Ontario Craft shows. What…
Artist Interview 119: Megan Skyvington
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 117: Heike Blohm
What does your artwork involve? Artist Heike Blohm, photo: Bernard Gagne. A touch of mischief, a little bit of mystery, and a little bit of wisdom – they all have something. A lot of your work is with figurative pieces, how did this come about? Anemone, 18″ H, hand dyed cottons, lace, chiffon, beads, wooden…
Artist Interview 116: Shanell Papp
For this interview Toronto fibre artist Catherine Heard contributed some questions. Tell us about your work Artist: Shannell Papp. You learned to crochet when you were quite young, and in previous interviews you describe spending a lot of time playing with materials and learning craft techniques while you were growing up. When did you realize…