In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Loren Batt.

Loren is an American-born artist who’s made France home for decades. In this first half, we trace her path from linguistics and art history into printmaking, then the leap into layered, tapestry-like paintings and quilted figures inspired by guild traditions, street life in New York, and medieval folk energy.

In Part 2 we dive into Loren’s themed series: ex-voto boxes - small wishes hung en masse, guardian angels that gently hold everyday burdens like insomnia or being unheard and Sailing to a Better Place born from a need for hope We also cover collaborations in a troglodyte château, future animation dreams, and why playful aesthetics can carry real social weight without confrontation.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:30 – Art as a Reflection of Society

00:05:47 – The Itch to Create: Artistic Process and Inspiration

00:13:00 – Rediscovering Artistic Passions

00:18:46 – Interdisciplinary Collaborations in Art

00:21:00 – Creating Unique Installations

00:23:17 – The Role of Music and Theatre in Art

00:24:18 – Musical Influences on Creative Work

00:29:29 – Literary Inspirations

00:30:57 – The Impact of Visual Storytelling

00:34:59 – The Importance of Personal Collections

Links:

Website: lorenbatt.com

Instagram: lorenbatt

Intro music is Afternoon by Ennio Máno via Epidemic Sound.

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