Public Art Episodes

In this episode of NeedleXChange I continue my interview with Tal Fitzpatrick. Tal is a socially engaged artist and craftivist whose practice explores how making can give people agency and foster connection. We explore the philosophy underpinning her work, from dissensus and the importance of ten…

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Tal Fitzpatrick. Tal is a socially engaged artist and craftivist whose quilts and textile projects blend creativity with activism. We talk about her artistic journey from early influences, including her grandmother’s politically charged textile works, …

Bren Ahearn is a needlework artist using samplers to unpack masculinity, memory and social conditioning.

Bren Ahearn is a needlework artist using samplers to unpack masculinity, memory and social conditioning.

Betsy Greer is a writer, speaker and advocate for the benefits of craft as a tool for change.

Betsy Greer is a writer, speaker and advocate for the benefits of craft as a tool for change.

Andrew Crummy is the designer of the Great Tapestry of Scotland

Andrew Crummy is the designer of the Great Tapestry of Scotland

Diana Weymar is an embroidery artist and curator, and founder of the Tiny Pricks project.

Diana Weymar is an embroidery artist and curator, and founder of the Tiny Pricks project.