In my latest instalment of the Threads of Inspiration Podcast series, I was delighted to spend some time with Sarah from Seven Hands.
Some conversations stay with you long after they’ve ended,reshaping the way you think about your own creative path. My recent discussion with textile artist Sarah Lyte was one of those rare, thought-provoking moments. As we delved into creativity, resilience, and authenticity, I found myself not only absorbing her insights but also re-examining my own journey as a maker.
Sarah has a remarkable way of cutting through the noise thatso often accompanies artistic pursuits—self-doubt, external validation, and commercial pressures—to focus on what truly matters: the act of making.
"For me, the making is important,” she told me.“The selling is just a by-product.” In an era where creativity is often measured by its marketability, her perspective feels refreshingly pure. Yet, she understands the balance—recognising that selling her work is necessary but never allowing it to dictate her artistic process. Instead, she approaches each year as an evolution, a steady push into new creative territory.
"Each year, I push myself in a slightly different way,” she said.“I build on what I did before.”
Sarah's words left me inspired, and I hope they do the same for you.
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Podcast produced by Selina Wright