Katarina Orolinova - Lace and Lasers [NX130]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Katarina Orolinov.Katarina is a Slovakian contemporary embroidery and textile art artist known for laser-cut perspex panels built from lace and geometric pattern logic.Katarina traces the work from a bobbin‑lace brief into bitmap squares, then laser cutting/engraving perspex and stitching into it. We talk architecture as a pattern engine (glass blocks, safety glass, reflection), and the practical reality of scale: thousands of holes, modular panels, and machine‑bed limits.Timestamps:00:00:00 – “Come to the perspex…”: lace meets laser cutting00:02:55 – Finding patterns in glass blocks and safety glass00:04:31 – Reflection, infinity, and letting structure do the talking00:06:10 – Close your eyes: what the work feels like in space00:14:45 – The jump from small pieces to a wall00:15:52 – 2000 holes: laser cut, but every hole placed by hand (digitally)00:18:09 – Building it as 22 panels (and why that matters)00:21:38 – The hard limits: machine beds and human arms00:26:13 – One pattern, many techniques: knitting/weaving/needlepoint logicLinks:Instagram: katarina_orolinova_artIntro music is Below Horizon by Luwaks via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChangeAn artist interview podcast exploring contemporary embroidery and textile art. Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers.Support on PatreonJoin the Green Room for weekly aftershows, monthly Q&As, and searchable transcripts.Become an Executive Producer to join quarterly roundtables and shape the show's future.patreon.com/c/xstitch/membershipStay Connectedneedl.exchange | Newsletter: bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNewsmrxstitch.com | xstitchmag.comSocial: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube | LinkedIn