<p>In this episode of NeedleXChange, I interview <strong>Charlotte Wood</strong>, a mixed media artist known for exploring the beauty in ugliness through character-led, emotionally resonant work.</p><p>Charlotte’s recent practice includes a standout 3D textile sculpture, “the man on the chair”, alongside layered narrative pieces where colour, form, and surface stitch carry memory and mood.</p><p>We talk about her Hand &amp; Lock journey, how she uses characters to hold sadness and introspection without losing joy, and the Leonard Cohen influence behind the work — plus how ideas like object constancy and “finding balance” show up in what she makes.</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/woodsembroidery"><strong>woodsembroidery</strong></a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://woodsembroidery.weebly.com/about.html"><strong>woodsembroidery.weebly.com</strong></a></p><p>Intro music is Ever So Blue by Hearth via <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/3403dx"><strong>Epidemic Sound</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>About NeedleXChange</strong></p><p>An artist interview podcast exploring <strong>contemporary embroidery and textile art</strong>. Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers.</p><p><strong>Stay Connected</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://needl.exchange">needl.exchange</a> | Newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNews">bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNews</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mrxstitch.com">mrxstitch.com</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://xstitchmag.com/">xstitchmag.com</a></p><p>Social: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/mrxstitch">Facebook</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/mrxstitch">Instagram</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch">Pinterest</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/mrxstitch">YouTube</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmers">LinkedIn</a></p>