Iskren Lozanov - Fashioning Future Folklore Part 2 [NX133]

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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Iskren Lozanov.

Iskren Lozanov is an embroidery artist living in Ibiza, originally from Bulgaria. He came third in the 3d Textiles category of The 2025 Mr X Stitch Contemporary Needlework Prize and 2nd in the Open Textile Art category in the 2024 Hand & Lock Prize.

We pick up with what’s next for Iskren Lozanov’s practice, including using everyday objects, collaboration hopes, and how this technique can be applied to almost anything. We also get practical about making a living, brand work vs artwork, staying well, and end on favourites plus a brilliant Spice Girls fact.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:20 - Future directions: exploring everyday objects and collaborations

00:03:05 - The freedom found in upcycling and working with found objects

00:06:59 - Balancing slow fashion and original art

00:09:34 - Sharing favorite books and cultural influences

00:13:56 - Music’s role in Lozanov’s creative process

00:17:22 - Favorite films and how storytelling influences his art

00:18:36 - Bulgarian folklore, fairy tales, and cultural motifs

00:19:22 - The acceptance of men in embroidery and needlework communities

00:21:24 - A fact that not a lot of people know about Iskren Lozanov

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