Melissa English Campbell - Warping Reality [NX104]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Melissa English Campbell.

Melissa is a textile artist whose weaving combines painting, double-layer structures, and found objects to create works that shift between glitch-like distortion and serene beauty.

In this first half of our conversation, Melissa talks about her upbringing across Europe and the US, how dyslexia shaped her way of thinking, and how she discovered weaving as a language of memory, disruption, and resilience.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:30 – Introduction to Melissa's Artistry

00:04:14 – The Weaving Process Explained

00:07:10 – Complex Dimensional Thinking

00:09:43 – The Role of Dyslexia in Creativity

00:12:22 – Exploring Uncertainty in Art

00:15:16 – The Interplay of Painting and Weaving

00:17:56 – Disruption and Recognition in Art

00:20:50 – The Balance of Tension and Grace

00:23:34 – Themes of Stress and Calm in Fiber Art

00:26:20 – The Influence of Mood on Artistic Expression

00:30:03 – Journey into Textiles: A Late Start

00:34:19 – Overcoming Challenges: The Weaving Experience

Links:

Website: melissaenglishcampbell.com

Instagram: me_campbell

Intro music is Losing Track of Time by Gabriel Kelley via Epidemic Sound.

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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.

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