In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Loren Batt.

Loren is an American-born artist who’s made France home for decades. In this first half, we trace her path from linguistics and art history into printmaking, then the leap into layered, tapestry-like paintings and quilted figures inspired by guild traditions, street life in New York, and medieval folk energy.

In Part 2 we dive into Loren’s themed series: ex-voto boxes - small wishes hung en masse, guardian angels that gently hold everyday burdens like insomnia or being unheard and Sailing to a Better Place born from a need for hope We also cover collaborations in a troglodyte château, future animation dreams, and why playful aesthetics can carry real social weight without confrontation.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

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