REPLAY: Orly Cogan - Modern Fictions [NX033]

It's the school summer holidays and I'm taking a break. So instead of new chats, I'm replaying some of my old favourites!This is a repeat of episode #33.In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Orly Cogan.Orly Cogan is a New York-based textile artist whose embroidered fabrics contain other-worldly images of modern concepts with a dream-like twist.In this first part of our NeedleXChange we find out how Orly came to needlework, how her work ties in with the modern art scene and we discover possibly the greatest parenting trick ever.Come back next week for the second part of our chat!Timestamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:50 Control and Vulnerability in Art and Conversation00:12:15 Notebooks, Sketchbooks, and Inspiration00:14:20 The Greatest Parenting Trick Ever00:18:40 Influences from Childhood and Transition to Fiber Art00:24:00 Validation and Representation in the Art WorldLinks:Website: orlycogan.comInstagram: orlycoganIntro music is Her Name is Edith by OTE via Epidemic Sound. About NeedleXChangeAn artist interview podcast exploring contemporary embroidery and textile art. Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers.Stay Connectedneedl.exchange | Newsletter: bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNewsmrxstitch.com | xstitchmag.com