FLUX EP#4 - DR KAREN NICKELL

FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University.

In each episode, we’ll dive into the ideas behind a subject’s work, exploring what's driving innovation and inspiration in Belfast and beyond. The series marks a special moment in the history of our School - the 175 anniversary - and provides a special opportunity for us to reflect on the breath and diversity of the disciplines and specialisations the school teaches.

This firsts series of five episodes is hosted by Lyndsey McDougall, a lecturer in Art & Design History and Theory at Belfast School of Art.

For this edition Lyndsey chats with Karen Nickell - a textile historian and educator from Northern Ireland whose research explores the intersections of embroidery, education and community. Her seminal thesis, Embroidery in the Expanded Field (2014), has made a significant contribution to the field and has inspired new research into Irish embroidery.

 

Presented by Lyndsey McDougall.

Produced by Amy McGoldrick.

Music by Cahir O'Doherty.

 

“TROUBLES TEXTILES”: TEXTILE RESPONSES TO THE CONFLICT IN NORTHERN IRELAND (BY DR KAREN NICKELL)

NEW PAGANS (Lyndsey and Cahir's band)

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