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 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.…
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…
Artist Interview 90: Temma Gentles
Tell us about your work Artist: Temma Gentles with Muse. “I’m holding a 1950’s-60’s Life Magazine photo of a 93-year-old Appalacian weaver whose joints obviously work better than mine..” Cover for a Framed Scroll of Esther, mixed fabrics; stenciling and appliqué. Two sections: 36 x 53 cm (14 x 21 in) and 36 x 163…
Artist Interview 88: Anna Torma
Tell us about your work? Artist Anna Torma in her studio. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Bagatelles1 front, 2011, Hand embroidery and acid dye on 3 layers of silk, 210x140cm, photo: Istvan Zsako Where do you get your inspiration? Bagatelles3-4 front, 2011, Hand embroidery and acid dye on 3 layers of silk, 210x280cm, photo: Istvan…
Artist Interview 86: Ingrid Lincoln
Tell us about your work? Artist: Ingrid Lincoln Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Danger Water Rising, cotton, silk, batik, machine stitch Detail: Danger Water Rising, cotton, silk , batik , machine stitch Where do you get your inspiration? Why did you choose to go into fibre art? Place: a perfect landscape. silk fabric, resin, dimensions…
Artist Interview 78: Megan Q. Bostic
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 73: Molly Grundy
Tell us about your work? Artist: Molly Grundy, photo: Zach Slootsky Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Wolverina, 124cm h x 66cm w x 3cm d, Three-Dimensional Applique (cotton,chiffon, fur, vinyl and leather) A lifelong infatuation with all things miniature has also had a powerful influence on my work. Where do you get your inspiration? The…
Artist Interview 71: Lorena Santin-Andrade
Tell us about your work? Magnolia shrug shawl, Nuno felting on silk, 2012 Photo-Lorena Santin Andrade Magnolia cascading scarf, Nuno felting on silk, 2012 Photo-Lorena Santin Andrade Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Hydrangea shawl shrug, Nuno felting on silk, 2012 Photo-Lorena Santin Andrade What other mediums do you work in, and how does this inform…