In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Holly Searle.

Holly is a visual artist who transforms vintage tea towels into striking, subversive works of textile art,

In the first part of the NeedleXChange, Jamie speaks with visual artist Holly Searle about the origins of her creativity - from childhood memories and charity shop treasures to her fascination with nostalgic and domestic objects.

Holly shares how personal history, humour, and a love of the overlooked inform her practice, and we begin to explore the foundations of her acclaimed Tea Towel Project.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:20 - Owls and other Curiosities

00:07:19 - The Impact of Objects on Memory

00:10:08 - Art and Creativity in Everyday Life

00:13:09 - The Role of Art in Community ...