In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Danielle Clough, aka Fiancé Knowles.
Danielle is an South African artist known for her vibrant and expressive embroidery work, characterised by bold colours, movement, and layering, creating a visual impact that evokes joy. She believes in the inherent goodness of people and the power of support and validation in fostering self-confidence.
This is the first part of our NeedleXChange and we discuss how Danielle became a stitcher, how she became a viral sensation and what it takes to be a commercial artist, among other things. Danielle is awesome and this is a great chat - you'll love it!
Timestamps:
0:01:52 Introduction and Seasonal Conversation
00:10:58 Discovering Cape Town and Embracing Nature
00:13:53 The Beginnings of Danielle's Embroidery Journey
00:24:59 From Fashion Design to Thread Sketching
00:27:52 The Humble Origins of Danielle's Embroidery
00:29:30 Fashion vs. Freedom of Creativity
00:36:58 Aligning Brand Ethos with Personal Values
00:45:40 Balancing Commercial Work and Personal Artistic Pursuits
Links:
Website: danielleclough.com
Instagram: fiance_knowles
Intro music is Rich People Dreaming by Siine & Superintendent McCupcakes via Epidemic Sound.
About NeedleXChange:
NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.
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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