This in-depth conversation with American artist Anne Patterson explores how she went from set design to large-scale textile art installations. She discusses how a residency at San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral led to her first fabric installation that involved filling the cathedral with miles of suspended ribbon. Patterson shares her approach to filling large spaces, the challenges of sourcing her materials, and handling installation issues. We also discuss her collaborative work process and the importance of audience engagement for her works.Anne also provides some practical advice for artists starting their journey in creating large works, emphasizing perseverance and taking initiative. This interview unveils the intricacies of her artistic process and offers a glimpse into her upcoming major project — an experiential museum show in collaboration with a composer in Sarasota, Florida.00:00 Introduction00:36 First Visual Art Project: The Grace Cathedral Residence01:37 Sourcing and Manufacturing Ribbons04:09 Challenges and Solutions in Art Installations07:52 The Importance of Being Present During Installations08:39 The Role of Collaboration in Artistic Process14:34 The Durability and Maintenance of Fabric Art23:16 The Role of Audience in Art26:23 Logistics and Challenges of International Projects36:22 Funding Large Scale Art Projects38:42 The Role of Art Consultants and Galleries41:13 The Fate of Artworks Post-Exhibition43:16 The Artist's Studio44:51 The Struggles of an Artist: Downtime and Uncertainty54:01 The Hard Lesson59:13 Advice for Aspiring Artists01:01:22 Dream Projects and Future PlansAnne Patterson is based in Brooklyn, NY and Rhode Island. You can learn more about her work and buy some pieces on her website https://www.annepatterson.com/ and see what she’s up to on her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annepattersonstudio/ @annepattersonstudio Also mentioned in this episode:Yale University: https://www.yale.edu/ | @yaleSlade School of Art: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/ @sladeschoolGrace Cathedral in San Francisco: https://gracecathedral.org/ | @gracecathedralCapital One @capitaloneLion Ribbon https://lionribbon.bwweb.net/ | @lionribbonKina Park https://www.kinapark.com/bio | @kinaparkRobert Spano https://www.robertspanomusic.com/ The Cathedral Church of St John the Divine https://www.stjohndivine.org/ | @stjohndivinenycZegna https://www.zegna.com/ | @zegnaofficialAlessandro Sartori @alessandrosartoriofficialBayeux Tapestry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayeux_TapestryThe Unicorn Tapestroes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Unicorn_TapestriesAggie Gund: