Per Fhager | Soft Pixels Part 2 [NX030]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Per Fhager.Per Fhager creates large-scale needlepoint works based on video game pixel graphics from the 80s and 90s, focusing on nostalgia and the happiness these games brought him. Per combines his love for video games with his passion for textile art, using uncommon techniques such as Gobelin stitch and long stitch. He aims to capture the details and moments from these games and make them permanent through his needlework.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:22 Variety of Stitches and Honouring Tradition00:07:40 Choosing Video Games00:10:46 Escaping into Video Games00:13:34 Reaching Out to Video Game Companies00:17:25 Design Approach in Pixel Art00:21:43 Favourite Band00:23:37 Favourite Book00:25:58 Favourite Film/TV Show00:27:48 Working at LegoLinks:Website: perfhager.comInstagram: perfhagerIntro music is Video Knights by Spring Gang 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.