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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Melissa Zexter.
Melissa Zexter is a Brooklyn-based artist whose embroidered photographs explore memory and meaning. This is the second part of our NeedleXChange and we explore tips for stitching on paper, embracing mistakes and we explore Melissa's cultural favourites. Plus, we get a bit spooky, but I've said too much!.
If you like Melissa's art, you'll love my NeedleXChange with Diane Meyer.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:00 - Exploring New Directions in Art
00:03:38 - Tips for Stitching on Paper and Embracing Mistakes
00:10:15 - The Role of Music in Artistic Creation
00:15:48 - Creative Journeys and Commercial Work
00:18:51 - Artistic Expression and Public Engagement
00:20:45 - Literary Influences and Personal Favourites
00:26:04 - The Balance of Life and Creativity
00:30:45 - A fact that not a lot of people know about Melissa Zexter
Links:
Website: melissazexter.com
Instagram: melissazexter
Intro music is The Harbor by Kylie Dailey via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNews
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Melissa Zexter.
Melissa Zexter is a Brooklyn-based artist whose embroidered photographs explore memory and meaning. This is the first part of our NeedleXChange and we discuss how Melissa's embroidery technique evolved and the value of analogue photography in a digital world, among other things.
If you like Melissa's art, you'll love my NeedleXChange with Diane Meyer.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:00 - The Intersection of Photography and Textile Art
00:13:51 - The Role of Personal Connection in Art
00:16:50 - Intuition and Experimentation
00:25:57 - The Emotional Palette of Art
00:28:51 - Integrating Text and Images
00:33:28 - Guilty Pleasures and Creative Processes
00:34:39 - The Intersection of Photography and Portraiture
00:38:30 - The Evolution of Photography
00:41:10 - Teaching Photography: Bridging Technical Skills and Personal Expression
Links:
Website: melissazexter.com
Instagram: melissazexter
Intro music is The Harbor by Kylie Dailey via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNews
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Peter Frederiksen.
Peter Frederiksen is a Chicago-based artist whose machine embroidered cartoon vignettes are filled with tension and dark humour. In this second part of our NeedleXChange we talk about the craft of old school animation, the joys of living in Chicago and why Peter's titles are in important part of his work. Oh, and he confesses a secret that you'll want to listen to the end for!
If you like machine embroidery, then be sure to check out Julie Heaton's episode.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:00 - The Formulaic Nature of Cartoons
00:03:06 - Open-Ended Narratives in Art
00:05:09 - The Impact of Chicago on Artistic Expression
00:13:45 - The Importance of Titles in Art
00:20:03 - Reflections on Furniture and Emotional Spaces
00:24:45 - Peter’s Favourite Band
00:31:09 - Peter’s Favourite Films
00:37:46 - Literary Preferences and Influential Books
00:43:15 - A fact (or two) that not many people know about Peter Frederiksen
Links:
Website: pefrederiksen.com
Instagram: pefrederiksen
Intro music is 222 by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNews
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Peter Frederiksen.
Peter Frederiksen is a Chicago-based artist whose machine embroidered cartoon vignettes are filled with tension and dark humour. In this first part of our NeedleXChange we talk about how this particular combination of form and content has become Peter's signature style and how he shines a light on a culture we take for granted.
If you like machine embroidery, then be sure to check out Julie Heaton's episode.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:00 - Exploring Motion and Action in Art
00:07:59 - The Evolution of Peter's Artistic Style
00:10:58 - The Journey into Stitching and Embroidery
00:13:58 - Early Experiences and Influences in Art
00:17:08 - The Shift to Machine Embroidery
00:19:55 - Themes of Violence and Nostalgia in Animation
00:34:34 - Exploring the Humour in Classic Cartoons
00:38:12 - The Evolution of Animation Styles
Links:
Website: pefrederiksen.com
Instagram: pefrederiksen
Intro music is 222 by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNews
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Michelle Kingdom.
Michelle is a Californian embroidery artist whose wistful work delivers dark delight. Her work is instantly recognisable with its nostalgic style delivering gothic undertones with effortless class. This is the second part of our NeedleXChange and we discover the meaning of plants in Michelle's work, talk about her recent decision to do a portrait piece and explore her favourite cultural touchpoints.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:00 – Exploring Botanical Inspirations
00:05:00 – Reflections on 70s Pop Culture
00:09:05 – The Challenge of Self-Portraiture
00:13:00 – Art and Literature: A Symbiotic Relationship
00:19:05 – Michelle's favourite music and podcasts
00:26:00 – Michelle's favourite book
00:28:00 - Michelle's favourite film
00:31:10 – A fact that not many people know about Michelle Kingdom
Links:
Website: michellekingdom.com
Instagram: michelle.kingdom
Intro music is Dharma by Blood Red Sun via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNews
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Michelle Kingdom.
Michelle is a Californian embroidery artist whose wistful work delivers dark delight. Her work is instantly recognisable with its nostalgic style delivering gothic undertones with effortless class. This is the first part of our NeedleXChange and we discover how Michelle came to make and share her art, how she makes her vignettes and her approach to storytelling.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:04:58 – Michelle's Artistic Journey and Early Influences
00:08:02 – The Evolution of Stitching Techniques
00:10:57 – The Creative Process and Idea Development
00:14:05 – Symbolism and Themes in Artwork
00:17:02 – Reflections on Art and Society
00:20:04 – Personal Connections and Recurring Characters
00:23:01 – The Role of Nature in Art
00:26:02 – Conclusion and Future Directions
00:41:58 – The Power of Interpretation in Art
Links:
Website: michellekingdom.com
Instagram: michelle.kingdom
Intro music is Dharma by Blood Red Sun via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNews
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Pete Tarrant.
Pete is a digitised embroidery specialist, teacher and advocator for this emerging craft form. In this second part of our NeedleXChange we dig into the digitizing technique and how it has evolved as a craft form, as well as exploring Pete's cultural touchpoints.
If you want more machine stitched inspiration then my XChange with Julie Heaton is worth a listen!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:54 - The Future of Digital Embroidery
00:07:58 - Understanding Vector-Based Software in Embroidery
00:10:36 - Exploring the Boundaries of Fabric and Design
00:16:35 - Choosing the Right Tools for Beginners
00:20:08 - Inspiring Digitising Artists in the Industry
00:24:42 - The Future of Digital Embroidery
00:30:37 - Favourite Band, Books and Films
00:37:54 - A Fact that not many people know about Pete Tarrant
Links:
Website: digitek.me.uk
Instagram: digitekembroidery
Intro music is Too Many Dogs by Daniel Fridell via Epidemic Sound
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Pete Tarrant.
Pete is a digitised embroidery specialist, teacher and advocator for this emerging craft form. In this first part of our NeedleXChange we find out how Pete became involved in the world of digitised machine embroidery and then we focus on a major project that he undertook last year - The Anointing Screen for the Coronation of King Charles III.
Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 of our NeedleXChange and if you want more machine stitched inspiration then my XChange with Meredith Woolnough is a must-listen!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:20 - The Hackney Dave Project: A Creative Collaboration
00:06:24 - The Art and Science of Embroidery
00:09:24 - Sustainable Practices in Textile Design
00:15:31 - Pete Tarrant's Journey into Embroidery
00:21:32 - Working on the Anointing Screen for the King
00:33:13 - The Technical Aspects of Large-Scale Embroidery
Links:
Website: digitek.me.uk
Instagram: digitekembroidery
Intro music is Too Many Dogs by Daniel Fridell via Epidemic Sound
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Diane Meyer.
Diane Meyer is an embroidery artist whose cross stitched work obfuscates the present to explore the past. She cross stitches on photographic images of places and people, obscuring parts of them to reveal presentations of the past with precision and perplexity.
This is the second part of our NeedleXChange where we find out how about Diane's forthcoming exhibition and how she revisits older work. We talk about her affection for Berlin and we hit her cultural touchpoints as usual. Be sure to check out Diane's work using the links below!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:00 – Recreating The Berlin Work and the Meditative Quality of Stitching
00:06:49 – The Fascination with Berlin and the Fall of the Wall
00:16:44 – Exploring History and Place through Art
00:16:46 – Favorite Bands, Albums, Films, TV Shows, and Books
00:35:52 – An interesting fact not many people know about Diane Meyer
Links:
Website: dianemeyer.net
Instagram: dianemeyerstudio
Intro music is Purple, Pink and Orange by OTE via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Diane Meyer.
Diane Meyer is an embroidery artist whose work obfuscates the present to explore the past. She cross stitches on photographic images of places and people, obscuring parts of them to reveal presentations of the past with precision and perplexity.
This is the first part of our NeedleXChange where we find out how Diane makes her work and how her artistic method evolved. Diane is a Professor of photography and our conversation touches on that medium as well. Be sure to check out Diane's work using the links below!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:21 - Unpacking the Complexity of Meyer's Work
00:08:30 - The Evolution of Meyer's Cross-Stitch Technique
00:13:17 - Expanding to the Collective Memory of the Berlin Wall
00:22:18 - Teaching Photography and the Basics of the Medium to Jamie, who is clearly ignorant on the topic
00:25:24 - The Process of Creating Meyer's Work
00:31:19 - Exploring Place and the Vulnerability of Venice
Links:
Website: dianemeyer.net
Instagram: dianemeyerstudio
Intro music is Purple, Pink and Orange by OTE via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.
Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChange
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.com
If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!
Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/
And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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