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 135: Christina Massey
Tell us about the art that you create: Artist Christina Massey. Studio shot, 2014. Photo: Courtesy of the artist. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions You say that you construct and deconstruct. How, why & when did you decide on this process to make art? Interwoven 6, Oil on Canvas with Collared Shirts, 43cm x 43cm, Hand…
Artist Interview 133: Trina Perry Carlson
Tell us about your work: Artist Trina Perry Carlson Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Confirmation, vintage French gloves, linen, branches, wire, thread on canvas – 2012, 24″ x 24″. Photo: Christian Carlson. Proof which shows that something is true or correct, a rite or initiation, a laying on of hands. Gloves become hands, held up…
Artist Interview 125: Louise Keen
Tell us about your work: Artist: Louise Keen, 2014, Photo: Jared Murdoch. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Is this where your art comes from? Untitled, found plastic, wool, thread, glue, 2013, 60 cm x 25 cm x 6 cm, wrapping, glueing and darning. Photo: Louise Keen. Untitled, found plastic, ceramic, wool, thread, glue, 2013, 35…
Artist Interview 123: Mary Giehl
Tell us about your work: Artist: Mary Giehl. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions A Functioning System, wool, 2012, crochet, dry felted, wet felted, installation: Tyler Art Gallery, Oswego, New York, USA, 11′ x 16′ x 7″. A Functioning System, wool, 2012, crochet, dry felted, wet felted, installation: DCCA, Wilmington, Delaware, USA, 12′ x 20′ x…
Artist Interview 122: Emily Hermant
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? Artist: Emily Hermant.Photo credit: Lizz Sisson Photography. I’m interested in how materials, taken out of their ordinary uses and translated sculpturally, perform in space, particularly how non-thread materials can…
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…
Artist Interview 115: Carmella Karijo Rother
You work in felted sculpture, please tell us about it: Artist Carmella Karijo Rother, photo: Miv Fournier. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Cocoon 7, wool, porcupine quills, wet felting, hand dyeing, Shibori (tying). Photo: Carmella Karijo Rother Cocoon 7, wool, porcupine quills, wet felting, hand dyeing, Shibori (tying). Photo: Carmella Karijo Rother Much of my…
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 85: Anna Hergert
Tell us about your work? Artist: Anna Hergert Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Aquatic Embrace in the “Memento mori” exhibition in the 2012 World of Threads Festival at The Gallery at Sheridan Insitute in Oakville, Ontario. Curated by Gareth Bate. Where do you get your inspiration? Aquatic Embrace in the “Memento mori” exhibition in the…