SEAMSIDE: Exploring the Inner Work of Textiles

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SEAMSIDE host Zak Foster explores the inner work of textiles with various textile artists. In each episode, we seek to understand how working with fabric helps make us more human.

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Here's a quick summary of the last 2 episodes on SEAMSIDE: Exploring the Inner Work of Textiles.

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Zak Foster

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Heidi Parkes
Heidi Parkes is a textile artist known for her innovative quilting and fabric work. She has gained recognition for her artistic practice that often explores themes of community and personal narrative. Parkes completed a transformative 13-month residency at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, where she engaged with the public and deepened her artistic connections. Her work has been featured in various exhibitions, and she is preparing for a mid-career retrospective that highlights her contributions to the field of textiles.
Demetri Broxton
Demetri Broxton is a textile artist known for his intricate works that blend personal identity with artistic expression. His creations often incorporate vibrant prints of vintage photographs of ancestors, embellished with sequins, beads, and quartz crystals. Broxton's artistic journey has evolved from painting to creating unique beaded boxing gloves and textile pieces that honor his heritage. His work navigates complex histories and seeks to foster healing and understanding, making significant contributions to discussions around identity and art.

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textile artist residency Pfister Hotel artistic practice community connections mid-career retrospective public engagement power objects identity ancestors beaded boxing gloves textile works healing history

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Here's the recent few episodes on SEAMSIDE: Exploring the Inner Work of Textiles.

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HEIDI AT THE PFISTER: PART 2

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Zak Foster
Guests
Heidi Parkes
Keywords
textile artist residency Pfister Hotel artistic practice community connections mid-career retrospective public engagement

Textile artist Heidi Parkes reflects on her transformative 13-month residency at Milwaukee's historic Pfister Hotel, discussing how the experience deepened her artistic practice, expanded her community connections, and prepared her for her upcoming mid-career retrospective exhibition.

What happens when an artist's private practice meets the public eye for an entire year? Fresh from completing her prestigious residency at Milwaukee's historic Pfister Hotel, Heidi Parkes returns to SEAMSIDE to unpack what it was like to work in full public view for thirteen months. From unexpected revelations about her own work to the delicate dance of public engagement, Heidi shares how this residency in a busy hotel studio reshaped both her work and her perspective.

In this SEAMSIDE conversation, Heidi and I explore:
β‘  how public interaction informs the work we make
β‘‘ how to ask meaningful questions when you step into a gallery
β‘’ why she’s so glad to be back home

You can hear Part 1 of our conversation here.

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0:00 1:08:09

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN POWER OBJECTS with Demetri Broxton

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Zak Foster
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Demetri Broxton
Keywords
power objects identity artistic practice ancestors beaded boxing gloves textile works healing history

I felt an immediate resonance when Demetri’s work first popped up on my screen. Here were these meticulous, vibrant prints of vintage photographs of ancestors, bedazzled in sequins and beads and quartz crystals. So we struck up a chat and over the last few months have really nurtured a budding friendship. It was over the course of my conversations with Demetri that I knew it was the right time to bring SEAMSIDE back.

In this SEAMSIDE conversation, Demetri and I explore:
β‘  how our identities can shift and expand over time
β‘‘ why we need power objects like boxing gloves now more than ever
β‘’ why he covers the eyes of his ancestors in his most recent work

WHY LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE?

In this conversation, Braxton reveals how personal identity shapes artistic practice, discussing his evolution from painting to creating intricate beaded boxing gloves and textile works that honor ancestors. His work navigates complex histories while seeking paths toward healing and understanding, offering valuable insights into how artists can address difficult histories while maintaining hope for the future.

REFLECTION PROMPT

How do you navigate complex or difficult aspects of your family's history while maintaining connection to your past, your upbringing, and your ancestors?

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β†’ Get your copy of THE WORLD NEEDS YOUR NEXT QUILT
β†’ Get your free trial to the QUILTY NOOK
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