Sally Wilson | Mixed Media Sculptor Part 2 [NX014]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Sally Wilson.Sally Wilson is a UK-based Mixed Media artist whose work has to be seen to be believed. Her background in sculpture and years as an art teacher underpin her creative output, which is diverse and exciting, Sally's life was transformed after a head injury which has fundamentally altered how she thinks, but her artwork evolved with these changes and her Royal Cloak art piece won third place in The Mr X Stitch Contemporary Needlework Prize Mixed Media category.Sally is a true creative force whose work is fearless - I think you'll enjoy listening to her!Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:50 - Reflecting on an alternative creative path00:09:40 - Pearls of wisdom from Sally’s teaching career00:13:10 - The value of being an art teacher00:16:50 - Other artists Sally admires00:25:20 - Favourite Band00:27:50 - Favourite Book00:30:50 - Favourite Film00:32:20 - An interesting fact that no one knows about Sally WilsonLinks:Website: sallywilson.co.ukIntro music is Let's Go Find The Sun 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.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.