Aaron Fein - Catching The Light Part 2 [NX048]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Aaron Fein.Aaron Fein is a mixed media sculptor whose work plays with perceptions, both luminant and psychosocial. This is the second part of our NeedleXChange in which we discuss how Aaron's work has evolved since the White Flags project, how he began dying fabrics and threads, we nerd out about scaffolding for a bit and we explore Aaron's cultural touchpoints.If you enjoy the show, please share it with anyone you know with a sewing machine - it might just broaden their horizons!Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:05 - Exploring the Possibilities of Embroidery00:07:58 - Exploring Colour and Geometry00:12:39 - Embracing Freeform Creativity00:15:37 - Finding Purpose and Inspiration00:23:29 - The Interplay of Opposites00:29:42 - The Influence of Tai ChiLinks:Website: aaronfein.comInstagram: aaronfein_artistIntro music is Silly Simon by TAGE 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: https://www.needl.exchange/Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmersRSSVERIFY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.