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In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Severina Seidl.
Severina is a German embroidery artist whose work blurs the line between thread, paint, and narrative abstraction.
In this second half, Severina shares her ambitions in fashion embroidery, reflects on the push-pull between creativity and career, and gets candid about what it means to pursue art without a roadmap. Plus, we get her picks on books, music, and life growing up without TV.
For another artist making mixed media with a hint of darkness, my NeedleXChanges with Ruth Norbury (NX 27 & 28) are definitely worth a listen.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:30 – Reflections on Artistic Journey
00:02:45 – Influences and Inspirations
00:09:45 – Cinematic Inspirations
00:10:43 – Growing Up Without Television
Links:
Website: severinaseidltextiles.com
Instagram: severina.seidl_textiles
Blue Mind (Instrumental) by Torii Wolf 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: needl.exchange
Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNews
If you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: mrxstitch.com If you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need! Find out more here: xstitchmag.com
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