1xRUN Thru Interview
Silkworm by Heidi Taillefer
1xRun: Tell us a little bit about this piece, is the original still for sale? Was it created solely for this release or was there an original piece created?
Heidi Taillefer: The original has been reserved by a buyer in Montreal, and it was created after a trip to Bali which influenced it’s style.
1xRun: Was this piece part of a recent theme, series or show that you had?
Heidi Taillefer: This piece is part of a series on horses I produced, which were initially slated to be shown in the middle east.
1xRUN: What materials did you use to create this piece?
Heidi Taillefer: Oil on canvas.
1xRun: When was this piece created?
Heidi Taillefer: January 2014.
1xRun: Tell us how the idea and execution came about?
Heidi Taillefer: I wanted to create a piece about beauty emanating from the soul, and to create a visually striking piece as well.
1xRun: How long did the piece take?
Heidi Taillefer: 1 month.
1xRun: What is unique about this piece?
Heidi Taillefer: This piece represents the first piece where I used an Indonesian shadow puppet design in the background as a familiar motif in my work.
1xRun: Why should people buy this print?
Heidi Taillefer: Because it is one of the more beautiful works I have produced and its beauty is also from within.
1xRun: Describe the print in one gut reaction word.
Heidi Taillefer: Beautiful.
1xRun: Where can we find you?
Heidi Taillefer: Website – Facebook – Twitter
-1xRUN