Deborah Simon

In this episode of NeedleXChange, I interview Deborah Simon. Deborah is a Brooklyn-based sculptor and embroiderer whose work brings together faux fur, anatomy and a touch of the otherworldly. In this second half, we dive into how she moved beyond bears to create her transparent rabbits, how she experiments with organ systems, goldwork and reliquaries - and why she p…

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Deborah Simon - Animalistic Abstraction Part 2 [NX099]

In this episode of NeedleXChange, I interview Deborah Simon.

Deborah is a Brooklyn-based sculptor and embroiderer whose work brings together faux fur, anatomy and a touch of the otherworldly.

In this second half, we dive into how she moved beyond bears to create her transparent rabbits, how she experiments with organ systems, goldwork and reliquaries - and why she pushes herself to follow the ideas that make her most uncomfortable.

In this episode of NeedleXChange, I interview Deborah Simon.

Deborah is a Brooklyn-based sculptor and embroiderer whose work brings together faux fur, anatomy and a touch of the otherworldly.

In this second half, we dive into how she moved beyond bears to create her transparent rabbits, how she experiments with organ systems, goldwork and reliquaries - and why she pushes herself to follow the ideas that make her most uncomfortable.

It’s all about embracing complexity, mixing science and storytelling, and what it takes to make work that’s truly haunting and beautiful.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:30 – The Evolution of Needlework in Contemporary Art

00:04:27 – The Intersection of Art and Science

00:09:34 – Balancing Accuracy and Aesthetic in Art

00:12:10 – The Value of Artistic Process and Rejection

00:17:32 – Resistance as a Path to Creativity

00:24:55 – Creative Challenges in Sculpture

00:26:41 – Audiobooks and Their Influence on Art

00:28:54 – Exploring Literature and History

00:31:31 – Music Preferences in the Studio