Katarina Orolinova - Lace and Lasers Part 2 [NX131]

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 shares early making (drawing, sewing, textiles clubs) and a schooling route that builds serious technical range (embroidery, bobbin lace, weaving). We dig into heritage vs experimentation, studio life, what plays in the background while stitching, and the closing line: the dream upgrade is a laser cutting machine.Timestamps:00:00:00 – The origin story: drawing, sewing, and deciding on art early00:01:25 – Learning the fundamentals: embroidery, lace, weaving (the whole toolbox)00:03:50 – Choosing your path young: how the Slovak system works00:09:00 – Getting into art university: tests, live models, and creative tasks00:13:00 – Heritage, but make it future: what belongs in the work (and what doesn’t)00:19:00 – Studio life: making for work, making for fun00:20:10 – What’s on in the background while stitching00:27:50 – Books and blackwork (Jane Goodwin)00:32:20 – A personal note: summers with Katarina’s grandmother in a foster-care community00:35:25 – The closer: “I don’t want that ring. I want a laser cutting machine.”Links: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