Kate Tume | Creating Cosmology Part 2 [NX032]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I 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.We talk about how the death of Kate's husband transformed her creative journey, and how her connection with life and nature underpins everything.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - The traditions that underpin Kate’s masks00:12:00 - The God of Crabs00:20:00 - The Salmon of Knowledge00:22:00 - The story of Nicky Tume00:36:00 - How Kate builds her masks00:41:00 - Favourite Band00:42:00 - Favourite Book00:44:30 - Favourite Film00:48:00 - An interesting fact about Kate TumeLinks:Website: madebymothereagle.comInstagram: mother_eagle_artsIntro music is Multidimensional by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.The MIND charity has a page filled with helpful links if you know anyone who is struggling and needs someone to talk to.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.