It's the school summer holidays and I'm taking a break. So instead of new chats, I'm replaying some of my old favourites!
This is a repeat of episode #52.
In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Emma McKee.
Emma McKee is a Chicago-based cross stitch artist whose work is adored by hip-hop artists and basketball icons.
This is the second part of our NeedleXChange and we explore Emma's relationship with Chicago, her love of her Dad, how she has evolved as a designer and we check out her cultural recommendations!
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:00 - The Barter System and Artistic Integrity
00:05:54 - The Trade-Off of Being a Full-Time Artist
00:08:19 - Evolution as a Cross-Stitch Designer
00:12:28 - Finding Inspiration in Cities
00:20:43 - The Qualities of a Great Dad
00:28:00 - The Impact of Boredom and Politics
00:31:15 - Favourite Albums and Films
00:41:03 - Emma's Fascination with North Korea
00:44:06 - From Opera Singer to Cross-Stitcher
00:46:05 - Creating Large-Scale Cross-Stitch Projects for Interiors
Links:
Website: stitchgawd.com
Instagram: thestitchgawd
Intro music is Loopty Loops by Pandaraps via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange
An artist interview podcast exploring contemporary embroidery and textile art. Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers.
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