I have long been fascinated by the visceral and emotive response that colour evokes. “We experience blue in an expansive and immersive way in the sky, lakes, oceans and seas. A pervasive…
Toronto is suddenly bursting with bloom! It’s an exciting season that feels full of growth and possibility. I’m looking forward to presenting a botanically inspired exhibition of works this weekend by Eiko…
In celebration of Canada 150, I turned my attention to the plant symbols of the provinces and territories of Canada. Plants tell so many stories about habitat, localities, migration, rooting and thriving. …
It was 2005 and I had been making very quiet little drawings with black walnut ink on recycled tea bags and on mulberry paper. I was compelled to learn more about…
This past spring/ summer I had the opportunity to exhibit my work at Augustus Jones on Davies Avenue in Toronto. Every context brings a new perspective. What follows is an article written…
Before the advent of synthetically produced colours, colour for paints, inks and dyes came from the earth, rocks and minerals, soot, from bugs, murex or sea snails and from plants. Clothing, tapestries…
My first hint that plants could be used as dyestuff can be traced back to growing up with family Easter traditions. Following my mother’s Polish roots, each year we would prepare a…
It’s foraging time. That means I’ll be out in the parks collecting sumac, raspberry leaves, walnuts and goldenrod to dry for my inks and dyes through the winter. I appreciate that the…
This past April I made a very special “girl’s trip” with my mom and three sisters to Paris. Captivating and beautiful the city truly is, though it was with some reluctance that…
The weekend of March 14 -15, I had the privilege of gathering with an exceptional group interested in using their creativity to explore the potential of an ecologically conscious society at the…