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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 48: Fuyuko Matsubara

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist: Fuyuko Matsubara in Venice Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Weaving Installation view, From left: A phase of Light: Recovery, Reflection, Early Morning, Support, The Lights, The Sources Where do you get your inspiration? In the Earth Installation view, 12 panels, 236 x 426, each panel= 78.5 x 106.5 A…

Artist Interview 22: Birgitta Hallberg

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Birgitta Hallberg Previous World of Threads Exhibitions House in the wood V, 20 x 20 cm Summer’s Night, 35 x 35 cm. woven tapestry. My tapestries are a journey into the mythical and supernatural world, where anything can happen. Why did you choose to go into weaving? Mundtøj, V,…

Artist Interview 18: Rasma Noreikyte

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Rasma Noreikyte Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Omphalos – wall tapestry, 1,05 x0,90cm., 2009, photo: Kristina Zdaneviciute. Each wrinkle is a journey, a moment in time. Detail: Omphalos. Photo: Kristina Zdaneviciute. Here’s some text to highlight. Here’s some text to highlight. Here’s some text to highlight. Here’s some text…

Artist Interview 6: Ixchel Suarez

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Ixchel Suarez Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Yukon Fields, Tapestry Haute-lisse, wool, silk, linen, cotton, metallic threads, raffia, yute, synthetic. 1.30 m H X 1.10 m W, 2008 For a long time my inspiration was in the Maya Culture. My grandfather was an archaeologist so at home we had…

Artist Interview 1: Ulrikka Mokdad

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Ulrikka Mokdad Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Honours Victim, Ulrikka Mokdad, tapestry. Exhibited in the 2009 World of Threads Festival exhibition Common Thread International Part 1. Honours Victim, Ulrikka Mokdad, tapestry Where do you get your inspiration? Honours Victim, Ulrikka Mokdad, tapestry Tapestry weaving has everything I need to…