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. (http://beauty.In)

In (http://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 (https://www.melissaenglishcampbell.com/)

Instagram: me_campbell (https://www.instagram.com/me_campbell/)

Intro music is Losing Track of Time by Gabriel Kelley via Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/3403dx) .

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