Unplated: An Interview with Elliot McNally

On the intersection of past, present, and future through textiles, color, and archives

Elliot McNally and I met in my other life in rare books and archives, during an artists’ books reception, though we had known each other before through her work with natural dyes and my work with fermentation and with historic books (like my rare books + beer pairing event) with the Homestead Atlanta.

I was immediately struck by Elliot’s passion, her curiosity, and her ability to see the interconnections of seemingly unrelated practices. It was the making of a cherished friendship that has lasted for nearly a decade.

Here, we talk about Elliot’s practice as an archivist, her work with textiles and natural dyes, and the roots of her creative practice.

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