NeedleXChange Jamie Chalmers

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 - Intro
00:01:45 - The difference between the process of painting and of stitching.
00:06:45 - Abstract Paintings and Vases as Bridges
00:11:45 - The Story of Dog Park and the Fetch Vase
00:20:15 - Favourite band
00:22:15 - Favourite book
00:23:45 - Favourite podcast
00:29:15 - Favourite film
Links:
Website: kathyhalper.com
Instagram: kathyhalperstudio
Intro 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/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!
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
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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 - Intro
00:02:00 - JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out
00:10:00 - The JOMO Series
00:16:00 - Exploring Heritage and Folk Art
00:18:00 - How Kathy started her textiles journey
00:22:00 - Documenting Teenagers on Facebook
Links:
Website: kathyhalper.com
Instagram: kathyhalperstudio
Intro 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/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!
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
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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 Intro
00:01:53 The Joy and Nostalgia of Needle Felting
00:06:05 How Audrey’s felted art fits within the artistic ecosystem
00:10:18 Transforming Artistic Style with Needle Felting
00:15:05 The Solo Show and Seeing Pieces Together
00:19:05 Favourite album
00:23:35 Favourite book
00:25:35 Last good film Audrey watched
00:27:05 An interesting fact that not a lot of people know about Audrey Montoya
Links:
Website: audreymontoya.com
Instagram: audreymontoya
Intro 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/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!
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
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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 icons
00:07:00 Audrey’s Needle-Felted Sculptures
00:12:00 The process of making a sculpture
00:15:30 Turning Point in Needle Felting
Links:
Website: audreymontoya.com
Instagram: audreymontoya
Intro 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/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!
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
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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 - Intro
00:02:00 Creating the Inside Out Piece
00:07:07 Appreciating Digital Shadows of Self, the Hand & Lock Prize Winning Piece
00:14:04 Stash Joy - The Margaret Nicholson Award winner
00:19:34 Favourite Band
00:21:04 Favourite Podcast
00:24:04 Favourite Book
00:26:04 Favourite Film
00:28:34 An interesting fact that no one knows about Lesley Wood
Links:
Website: lesleywoodtextileart.wordpress.com
Instagram: 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/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!
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
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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 - Intro
00:02:00 - Studying Fine Art and Starting as a Painter
00:11:28 - Balancing Teaching and Artistic Practice
00:16:00 - Creating Embroidered Slides
00:20:30 - Teaching Art and Inspiring Students
00:26:00 - Importance of Mind Mapping and Journaling
00:33:00 - Exploring Different Techniques and Mediums
Links:
Website: lesleywoodtextileart.wordpress.com
Instagram: 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/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!
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
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