Kate Tume | Creating Cosmology [NX031]

In this episode of NeedleXChange we interview Kate Tume.Kate Tume, an embroidery and mixed-media artist known as Mother Eagle, creates vibrant masks that personify new Gods and draw from her interest in magic, witchcraft, and mythology. In this first part of our NeedleXChange we explore how Kate's love of needlework re-emerged in adulthood and her involvement in the 2023 Hand & Lock Embroidery Prize.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - Katie’s entry in the Hand & Lock Embroidery Prize00:11:50 - Making Gods of a modern mindset00:17:00 - Kate’s needlework beginnings00:23:00 - Where the name Mother Eagle comes from00:25:00 - Being fearless in the expression of art00:31:00 - Working in the real world while developing her skills00:35:00 - Impossible coloursLinks:Website: madebymothereagle.comInstagram: mother_eagle_artsWant to know more about Impossible Colours? Click here!Intro music is Multidimensional by Sarah the Illstrumentalist 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.