In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Fuzzy Mall.

Fuzzy is a visionary textile artist who transforms reclaimed fabrics into playful, large-scale works that break the mould of traditional quilting.

We explore how he uses his art to resist digital doomscrolling, experiment with ‘analog AI’ and 3D forms, remix old portraits into new pieces, and why music, reclaimed chaos, and joy fuel his creative process.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:25 – How the ‘masking’ project came about

00:03:05 – Turning old portraits into new stories

00:05:15 – On creative freedom and joy in stitching

00:07:35 – Mimicking AI aesthetics with hand-sewn collages

00:09:50 – Reflections on absurdity, humour, and defiance in art

00:13:55 – Managing chaos in the studio

00:16:35 – Embracing systems that evolve over time

00:19:55 – Music as a constant companion in his creative flow

Links:

Website: quiltedportrait.net

Instagram: fuzzymallart

Intro music is Her Name Is Edith by OTE via Epidemic Sound.

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