London-based Martha Hussey has built a reputation as an innovative artist using fibre, yarn and embroidery threads. In this episode, she talks about creativity in her family, how she opted for textiles after taking a degree in Fine Art, how working as a model in the fashion industry introduced her to new stitching techniques which she has developed in her art, how personal therapy led her to taking a course in art therapy for children, and about examples of her work including portraits, wall hangings and soft set designs for animated films.
Martha Hussey talking with Bob Chaundy
Accompanying images on consideringart.com
Weathered. Hand embroidered yarn on hessian fabric
Strike. Hand woven wall hanging
Freedom. Hand woven wall hanging
Mycelium Network. Hand embroidered wool on hessian and shown at the Royal Academy
Dad. Hand embroidery on water soluble paper
Jump. Hand embroidered silk thread and acrylic paint on hessian fabric
All images are © Martha Hussey
You can see more of Martha’s work on her website
Music: Ibiza by MBB | https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial
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