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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.

Artist Interview 95: Mackenzie Kelly-Frère

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Noise 1204, 220 H x 78 cm W, silk, linen, hemp, weaving. Photo: M Kelly-Frère. Detail: Noise 1204, 220 H x 78 cm W, silk, linen, hemp, weaving. Photo: M Kelly-Frère. I am often motivated by the work of my students or colleagues. Where do you get your inspiration? Detail:…

Artist Interview 93: Pilar S. Coover

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

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 90: Temma Gentles

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

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 83: Maximo Laura

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist: Maximo Laura Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Looking balance of the life, 176 x 320 cm, Alpaca wool, cotton, mixed fibers. Hand-woven Tapestry Where do you get your inspiration? Inner Cosmos, 122 x 217 cm, Alpaca wool, cotton, mixed fibers. Hand-woven Tapestry These experiences with my father motivated me…

Artist Interview 82: Marie Bergstedt

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work. Artist: Marie Bergstedt Previous World of Threads Exhibitions

Artist Interview 74: Kerstin Bennier

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist: Kerstin Bennier, photo: Thomas Bondy, 2012. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions 4 squares: all are 5cm x 10cm, Handmade Felt made of Merino Wool, Silk, screen print & embroidery on wood, Photo: Kerstin Bennier, 2012 Sometimes mistakes or unplanned outcomes can also inspire me to work in different ways.…

Artist Interview 59: Barbara Heller

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist: Barbara Heller. Where do you get your inspiration? Shiva Dances, 2009, 25″x37″ (63.5 x 94cm), linen warp. wool weft, woven tapestry, photo by artist How did you decide on this medium? Ozymandias, 2004, 5’2″x5’6,” linen warp. cotton and wool weft, some handspun, bones, woven tapestry, photo by Ted Clark.…

Artist Interview 52: Chris Motley

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist: Chris Motle Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Helping, 67’H x. 46″W x 3″D, hand knit wool, fulled and sewn. Where do you get your inspiration? Emotion, 17″H x 10″W and 8″D, Knitted wool, Fulled and Sewn What other mediums do you work in, and how does this inform your…

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…