Fuzzy Mall - Having It Large [NX100]

In this 100th episode of NeedleXChange I interview Fuzzy Mall.Fuzzy is a self-taught textile artist celebrated for his huge, detail-rich portraits and installations made entirely from reclaimed fabrics.We talk about how he evolved from painting to pushing the boundaries of quilting at an epic scale, the ideas behind his Faces of Hamilton project, and what draws him to go bigger and bigger with his joyful, community-focused work.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:20 – How Fuzzy stumbled into textiles after painting00:06:10 – First experiments with quilting and thread as drawing00:08:35 – The appeal of using reclaimed fabrics00:12:20 – Working at large scale and dealing with detail00:15:00 – The emotional impact of big textile portraits00:19:10 – Beginning the Faces of Hamilton projectLinks:Website: quiltedportrait.netInstagram: fuzzymallartIntro music is Her Name Is Edith by OTE 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.exchangeSign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNewsIf 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!Find out more here: https://xstitchmag.comAnd follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrxstitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrxstitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitchLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers