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 45: Marjolein Dallinga
Tell us about your work? Artist Marjolein Dallinga Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Skin 2, 2011, 220×200, Marjolein Dallinga, wool felted hand dyed Where do you get your inspiration? Skin 3, 2011, 220×200, Marjolein Dallinga, wool felted hand dyed So now I could paint with fibre. Why did you choose to go into fibre art?…
Artist Interview 34: Emily Jan
Tell us about your work? Artist Emily Jan at the Redpath Museum, Photo: Ted Tucker, © 2011 Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Cape Buffalo, shown at Paxton Gate Gallery, San Francisco, as part of words once spoken (solo show), 2010, 50″ x 28″ x 36″, materials: hog gut, reed, zip ties, resin Warthog, shown at…
Artist Interview 22: Birgitta Hallberg
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
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 8: June J. Jacobs
Tell us about your work? June J. Jacobs in studio 2009, photo: Paul Paquet Previous World of Threads Exhibitions June J. Jacobs outside of her gallery The Hand Wave Gallery; owner operator for 29 years, photo: Paul Paquet Where do you get your inspiration? A Winter Thaw, detail, 3 D wall hanging; hand felted wool…
Artist Interview 7: Dagmar Kovar
Tell us about your work? Artist Dagmar Kovar Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Artist Dagmar Kovar Silence 4, wool, silk, photo: John Tamblyn Where do you get your inspiration? Silence 5, wool, silk, photo: John Tamblyn Silence 1, wool, silk, photo: John Tamblyn Why did you choose to go into fibre art? Detail: Roses, silk,…
Artist Interview 6: Ixchel Suarez
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
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…
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