In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Melissa Zexter.

Melissa Zexter is a Brooklyn-based artist whose embroidered photographs explore memory and meaning. This is the first part of our NeedleXChange and we discuss how Melissa's embroidery technique evolved and the value of analogue photography in a digital world, among other things.

If you like Melissa's art, you'll love my NeedleXChange with Diane Meyer.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:00 - The Intersection of Photography and Textile Art

00:13:51 - The Role of Personal Connection in Art

00:16:50 - Intuition and Experimentation

00:25:57 - The Emotional Palette of Art

00:28:51 - Integrating Text and Images

00:33:28 - Guilty Pleasures and Creative Processes

00:34:39 - The Intersection of Photography and Portraiture

00:38:30 - The Evolution of Photography

00:41:10 - Teaching Photography: Bridging Technical Skills and Personal Expression

Links:

Website: melissazexter.com

Instagram: melissazexter

Intro music is The Harbor by Kylie Dailey 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.

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