In the making of my art I bring together three divergent disciplines, ones which have held a strong attraction all my life. The first is the sciences, because I have always been curious about how natural systems work. Secondly, I am drawn to the visuals and aesthetics of colour, form and texture. Finally, I have a strong belief in an all-encompassing spiritual force that expects great commitment from me. Creating art is my way of harmonizing this triangle of energies.
With its organic origins and woven structure, fabric is the perfect medium to express the rich textures and vibrant colours of nature. I work intuitively, using thousands of fabric and thread cuttings like a painter uses paint. The result is an accumulation of semi-transparent layers, hiding and revealing what lies beneath, and building up images that physically embody the breadth and nature of my themes.
BIO
I was born on a farm near the small French village of Pain-Court , Ontario, at the southernmost tip of Canada. I lived for summer, drawn by the nearby river and its surrounding countryside, fascinated by plants and wildlife in all their diversity.
My equal interest in the arts and the sciences lead me to choose formal training in Ornamental Horticulture. But eventually, my earlier fascination with fabric collage evolved into a full time art profession, noted for a painterly approach with textiles and threads. All my work highlights some aspect of nature, in a range of abstract and representational styles.
My wall hangings have been exhibited in Canada, the US and abroad and are part of many public and private collections, including the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs. I am the recipient of several professional Arts Grants from the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council. My home and studio, that I share with my photographer husband, Janusz Wrobel, are located in the picturesque Niagara Escarpment region, near Dundas, Ontario.
