Deborah Simon - Animalistic Abstraction

In this episode of NeedleXChange, I interview Deborah Simon. Deborah is a Brooklyn-based sculptor and embroiderer known for her hauntingly beautiful bears and rabbits that blend faux fur, taxidermy and anatomy.

We talk about her early influences, how she went from painting to sculpture, and why she’s so fascinated by the tension between the cuddly teddy bear and the deadly wild bear - plus how camping trips and natural history books shaped her work.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:30 – Introduction to Artistic Inspirations & Early Influences

00:04:12 – The Evolution from Drawing Animals to Sculpting Them

00:06:54 – Blending Art and Science — Anatomy Meets Embroidery

00:09:44 – Historical Anatomy Illustrations as Creative Reference

00:12:38 – The Role  ...