Fibre Artists in Ontario

Janice Colbert is a professional visual artist and writer from Toronto. She holds an MFA from the University of British Columbia and a BFA in Drawing and Painting from the Ontario College of Art & Design University. Prior to OCADU she worked f... (more)

My work is about forgiveness and letting go of past shame. I tear through “rejected” art pieces, then stitch them back together to symbolize healing and new beginnings. I continue to unearth the past, now celebrating the importance of family and c... (more)

My Italian heritage and the 15 years I lived in Pakistan greatly influence my artwork. I have always loved art and creating things. Several years ago, I fell in love with bead embroidery. It is a highly versatile technique that allows me to combin... (more)

As an Artist I am totally indulged in the Usage of Recyclable materials or any appealing found object that surrounds our environmental area that can be processed into a creative Zen piece of Art.

Artist Statement

My mixed media painting and textile artwork are in continual flux. Sometimes it is paint alone, then I am inspired to use textiles or fibre from the land beneath the paint, leaving my painting with a type of relief on the... (more)