NeedleXChange

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kathy Halper.Kathy Halper is a mixed media artist from Illinois whose art takes a leftfield look at life. Her embroidered pieces explore slices of normal life with wit and style but they are just part of Kathy's creative repertoire.In this second part of our NeedleXChange we discuss Kathy's fearless approach to problem solving and how she plays with media to bridge reality and fiction. And we have a good old chinwag about British TV as well. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:45 - The difference between the process of painting and of stitching.00:06:45 - Abstract Paintings and Vases as Bridges00:11:45 - The Story of Dog Park and the Fetch Vase00:20:15 - Favourite band00:22:15 - Favourite book00:23:45 - Favourite podcast00:29:15 - Favourite filmLinks:Website: kathyhalper.comInstagram: kathyhalperstudioIntro music is Down By The Creek by Victor Lundberg 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/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf 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!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kathy Halper.Kathy Halper is a mixed media artist from Illinois whose art takes a leftfield look at life. Her embroidered pieces explore slices of normal life with wit and style but they are just part of Kathy's creative repertoire.In this first part of our NeedleXChange we explore the Joy Of Missing Out - the topics of Kathy's most recent series - and how Kathy's 2012 series looking at the emergence of teenage expression on Facebook turned out to be more controversial (and prescient) than she expected.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out00:10:00 - The JOMO Series00:16:00 - Exploring Heritage and Folk Art00:18:00 - How Kathy started her textiles journey00:22:00 - Documenting Teenagers on FacebookLinks:Website: kathyhalper.comInstagram: kathyhalperstudioIntro music is Down By The Creek by Victor Lundberg 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/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf 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!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Audrey Montoya.Audrey Montoya is a needle felting artist whose melancholic characters are strange in all the right ways. Her affinity for childhood icons and kitsch pop culture began at an early age, but after an education in the world of fine art, her adventure into needle felting has truly crystallised her vision.This is the second part of our NeedleXChange where we discuss Audrey's solo show, how she fits into the artistic realm and find out the cultural items that float her boat.Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:53 The Joy and Nostalgia of Needle Felting00:06:05 How Audrey’s felted art fits within the artistic ecosystem00:10:18 Transforming Artistic Style with Needle Felting00:15:05 The Solo Show and Seeing Pieces Together00:19:05 Favourite album00:23:35 Favourite book00:25:35 Last good film Audrey watched00:27:05 An interesting fact that not a lot of people know about Audrey MontoyaLinks:Website: audreymontoya.comInstagram: audreymontoyaIntro music is Zulu by Lucas Pittman 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/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf 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!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Audrey Montoya.Audrey Montoya is a needle felting artist whose melancholic characters are strange in all the right ways. Her affinity for childhood icons and kitsch pop culture began at an early age, but after an education in the world of fine art, her adventure into needle felting has truly crystallised her vision. This is the first part of our NeedleXChange where we explore Audrey's beginning and get a sense of what an artistic force she is.Timestamps: 00:00:00 Audrey’s early work and the influence of childhood icons00:07:00 Audrey’s Needle-Felted Sculptures00:12:00 The process of making a sculpture00:15:30 Turning Point in Needle FeltingLinks:Website: audreymontoya.comInstagram: audreymontoyaIntro music is Zulu by Lucas Pittman 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/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf 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!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Lesley Wood.Lesley is a British mixed media textile artist whose work connects the personal past with an unknown future.In this second part of our NeedleXChange we take a deeper look at specific (and award-winning!) pieces of Lesley's work as well as finding out some of her cultural favourites.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 Creating the Inside Out Piece00:07:07 Appreciating Digital Shadows of Self, the Hand & Lock Prize Winning Piece00:14:04 Stash Joy - The Margaret Nicholson Award winner00:19:34 Favourite Band00:21:04 Favourite Podcast00:24:04 Favourite Book00:26:04 Favourite Film00:28:34 An interesting fact that no one knows about Lesley WoodLinks:Website: lesleywoodtextileart.wordpress.comInstagram: l.wood100/If you enjoy Lesley's work, you should listen to the NeedleXChange with Sally Wilson.Music is Sea Lion 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/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf 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!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Lesley Wood.Lesley is a British mixed media textile artist whose work connects the personal past with an unknown future.In this first part of our NeedleXChange we explore how Lesley came to embroidery after a teaching career and quickly discovered her voice. Come back next week for the second part where we deep dive into some of her award winning art.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - Studying Fine Art and Starting as a Painter00:11:28 - Balancing Teaching and Artistic Practice00:16:00 - Creating Embroidered Slides00:20:30 - Teaching Art and Inspiring Students00:26:00 - Importance of Mind Mapping and Journaling00:33:00 - Exploring Different Techniques and MediumsLinks:Website: lesleywoodtextileart.wordpress.comInstagram: l.wood100/If you enjoy Lesley's work, you should listen to the NeedleXChange with Sally Wilson.Music is Sea Lion 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/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf 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!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Orly Cogan.Orly Cogan is a New York-based textile artist whose embroidered fabrics contain other-worldly images of modern concepts with a dream-like twist.In this second part of our NeedleXChange we discover Orly's creative process, how she explores power dynamics in her work, as well as her favourite music/podcasts/books and a heartfelt interesting fact.Come back next week an interview with a new artist and if you enjoy NeedleXChange, a review on your favourite podcast platform would be wonderful.Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:39 Change in Artwork after Motherhood00:09:15 Depicting Intimate Relationships in Art00:13:01 Exploring Feminine Archetypes in Art00:16:42 Orly Cogan's Creative Process00:19:29 Experimentation with Different Mediums00:22:09 Orly Cogan's Musical Preferences00:23:44 Orly’s Favourite Podcasts and Listening Habits00:27:09 Orly’s Dyslexia00:30:41 The last good film Orly Cogan watched00:41:18 An interesting fact that no one knows about Orly CoganLinks:Website: orlycogan.comInstagram: orlycoganIntro music is Her Name is Edith 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/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf 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!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Orly Cogan.Orly Cogan is a New York-based textile artist whose embroidered fabrics contain other-worldly images of modern concepts with a dream-like twist.In this first part of our NeedleXChange we find out how Orly came to needlework, how her work ties in with the modern art scene and we discover possibly the greatest parenting trick ever.Come back next week for the second part of our chat!Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:50 Control and Vulnerability in Art and Conversation00:12:15 Notebooks, Sketchbooks, and Inspiration00:14:20 The Greatest Parenting Trick Ever00:18:40 Influences from Childhood and Transition to Fiber Art00:24:00 Validation and Representation in the Art WorldLinks:Website: orlycogan.comInstagram: orlycoganIntro music is Her Name is Edith 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/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf 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!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Kate Tume.Kate Tume, an embroidery and mixed-media artist known as Mother Eagle, creates vibrant masks that personify new Gods and draw from her interest in magic, witchcraft, and mythology.We talk about how the death of Kate's husband transformed her creative journey, and how her connection with life and nature underpins everything.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - The traditions that underpin Kate’s masks00:12:00 - The God of Crabs00:20:00 - The Salmon of Knowledge00:22:00 - The story of Nicky Tume00:36:00 - How Kate builds her masks00:41:00 - Favourite Band00:42:00 - Favourite Book00:44:30 - Favourite Film00:48:00 - An interesting fact about Kate TumeLinks:Website: madebymothereagle.comInstagram: mother_eagle_artsIntro music is Multidimensional by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.The MIND charity has a page filled with helpful links if you know anyone who is struggling and needs someone to talk to.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/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf 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!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers