In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Peter Frederiksen.

Peter Frederiksen is a Chicago-based artist whose machine embroidered cartoon vignettes are filled with tension and dark humour. In this second part of our NeedleXChange we talk about the craft of old school animation, the joys of living in Chicago and why Peter's titles are in important part of his work. Oh, and he confesses a secret that you'll want to listen to the end for!

If you like machine embroidery, then be sure to check out Julie Heaton's episode.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:00 - The Formulaic Nature of Cartoons

00:03:06 - Open-Ended Narratives in Art

00:05:09 - The Impact of Chicago on Artistic Expression

00:13:45 - The Importance of Titles in Art

00:20:03 - Reflections on Furniture and Emotional Spaces

00:24:45 - Peter’s Favourite Band

00:31:09 - Peter’s Favourite Films

00:37:46 - Literary Preferences and Influential Books

00:43:15 - A fact (or two) that not many people know about Peter Frederiksen

Links:

Website: pefrederiksen.com

Instagram: pefrederiksen

Intro music is 222 by Sarah the Illstrumentalist via Epidemic Sound.

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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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