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STATEMENT
Fabrics have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My great-grandmother and grandmother were very talented seamstresses. My
interest for fabrics began at a very early age, this is when I realized all the textures fabrics could offer. Later on, my passion was to die all fabrics I
came across and to color them according to fashion colors. I was initiated to tie-die techniques in 1997, and particularly to a Japanese technique
called Shibori. It was a real discovery. Since then, all aspects of Shibori have been a continuous source of inspiration. My deep motivation is to
create distinctive exclusive fabrics of high quality. The use of natural fibers as linen, silk, and cotton is my way to express my respect towards
materials coming from the earth and which will return to the earth. In many ways, my crafts became my artistic expression and my art is a reflection
of my imagination resulting in a style that is both unique and contemporary.
FORMATION
Centre de Recherche et de Design en Impression Textile de Montreal (C.R.D.I.T.M.), Montreal, QC, Canada, College Certificate in Textile Design,
2000 — College du Vieux-Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada, College Studies in Interior Design, 1995-1996 — University du Quebec a Montreal,
Montreal, QC, Canada, Baccalaureate es Arts in Graphic Design, 1985 — College de Jonquiere, QC, Canada, College Certificate in Fine Arts 1980
PROFESSIONNAL ACTIVITIES
AWARDS
February 2001 NICHE Award Finalist, Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Pennsylvania Convention Center, PA, USA — May 2000, TRI-
TEX Mention, Centre de Recherche et de Design en Impression Textile de Montreal (C.R.D.I.T.M.), Montreal, QC, Canada — May 1999, C.R.D.I.T.M
Mention , Centre de Recherche et de Design en Impression Textile de Montreal (C.R.D.I.T.M.), Montreal, QC, Canada — May1998, INDIGO Mention,
Centre de Recherche et de Design en Impression Textile de Montreal (C.R.D.I.T.M.), Montreal, QC, Canada
MEMBERSHIPS
Surface Design Association, Sebastropol, CA, USA, Member since August 2000 — Conseil des metiers d'art du Quebec, Montreal, QC, Canada,
Professional Member since April 1999
Fabrics have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My great-grandmother and grandmother were very talented seamstresses. My
interest for fabrics began at a very early age, this is when I realized all the textures fabrics could offer. Later on, my passion was to die all fabrics I
came across and to color them according to fashion colors. I was initiated to tie-die techniques in 1997, and particularly to a Japanese technique
called Shibori. It was a real discovery. Since then, all aspects of Shibori have been a continuous source of inspiration. My deep motivation is to
create distinctive exclusive fabrics of high quality. The use of natural fibers as linen, silk, and cotton is my way to express my respect towards
materials coming from the earth and which will return to the earth. In many ways, my crafts became my artistic expression and my art is a reflection
of my imagination resulting in a style that is both unique and contemporary.
FORMATION
Centre de Recherche et de Design en Impression Textile de Montreal (C.R.D.I.T.M.), Montreal, QC, Canada, College Certificate in Textile Design,
2000 — College du Vieux-Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada, College Studies in Interior Design, 1995-1996 — University du Quebec a Montreal,
Montreal, QC, Canada, Baccalaureate es Arts in Graphic Design, 1985 — College de Jonquiere, QC, Canada, College Certificate in Fine Arts 1980
PROFESSIONNAL ACTIVITIES
- 2005 Exhibition of "Ripple", CONSTANTS & VARIABLES, Membership Exhibition, International Surface Design Association Conference,
Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO, USA, June 3-July 2, 2005 — Exhibition of "Feathers", "Birds", and "Nests", TAKING FLIGHT, An
International Fashion Performance, International Surface Design Association Conference, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO, USA,
June 4, 2005 - 2004 ARTWEAR IN MOTION 2004, Textile Center of Minnesota Runway Show, Minneapolis, MN, USA, October 23-24, 2004
- 2003 Exposition of "Itajime Shibori", DIGITAL DELIGHT, 12th International Surface Design Conference, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas
City, MO, USA, June 5-15, 2003 — Exhibition of "Glimmering Dawn", UP CLOSE AND FAR AWAY, 12th International Surface Design
Conference, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO, USA, June 5-15, 2003 - 2002 Exhibition of “Black Lightness”, WEARABLE EXPRESSIONS 2002/2003, Palos Verdes Art Center Beckstrand Gallery, Palos Verdes,
CA, USA, November 15, 2002 to January 5, 2003 — Exhibition of "Anemone", INTERLACEMENTS, FIBER AND METAL, Biennal Exhibit,
Women in Textile Art 2002, ARA Gallery Cultural Center, Coral Gables, FL, November 1st-30, 2002 — EXHIBITION "The 4 Seasons",
FIBRES ET CRÉATIONS, Tonnellerie de Brouage, Brouage, FRANCE, September 10 to October 20, 2002 — INDIGO SHOW "Home Fashion
Edition" (International Exhibition of Design and Textile Production) Brussels Exhibition Center, Hall 12, Brussels, BELGIUM, September 7-
10, 2002 — Exhibition of "Black Lightness", SPOTLIGHT 2002, American Craft Council, Southeast Region, Longwood College for the Visual
Arts, Farmville, VA, USA, May 25 to August 2, 2002 - 2001 Exhibition of differents Fashion Products, SALON DES METIERS D'ART DU QUEBEC, Montreal, QC, Canada, December 7-22, 2001 —
INDIGO SHOW "Home Fashion Edition" (International Exhibition of Design and Textile Production) Brussels Exhibition Center, Hall 12,
Brussels, BELGIUM, September 9-12, 2001 — Exhibition of "Black Lightness", category Clothing, Buyers Market of American Crafts,
Philadelphia Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA, February 15-19, 2001 - 2000 EXHIBITION "The 4 Seasons", Maison de la Culture Marie-Uguay, Montreal, QC, Canada, September 2000 — INDIGO SHOW "Home
Fashion Edition" (International Exhibition of Design and Textile Production) Brussels Exhibition Center, Hall 12, Brussels, BELGIUM,
September 10-13, 2000 — 11th INTERNATIONAL SURFACE DESIGN ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, "Innovation, Transformation,
Contemplation", Exhibition "The 4 Seasons", Susie Arons Space, Kansas City Art Institute, Missouri, USA, June 1-9, 2000 — SURTEX 2000,
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY, USA, May 21-23, 2000 - 1999 EXHIBITION 2001 SCARVES, Centre des textiles contemporains de Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada, September 24 to October 1st,
1999 — EXHIBITION OF SILK PAINTING AND SILK CUSHIONS, Sylvie Bernadette's Studio, Montreal, QC, Canada, March 27, 1999 - 1998 WESTMOUNT ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, Selwin House, Westmount, QC, Canada, December 1998
AWARDS
February 2001 NICHE Award Finalist, Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, Pennsylvania Convention Center, PA, USA — May 2000, TRI-
TEX Mention, Centre de Recherche et de Design en Impression Textile de Montreal (C.R.D.I.T.M.), Montreal, QC, Canada — May 1999, C.R.D.I.T.M
Mention , Centre de Recherche et de Design en Impression Textile de Montreal (C.R.D.I.T.M.), Montreal, QC, Canada — May1998, INDIGO Mention,
Centre de Recherche et de Design en Impression Textile de Montreal (C.R.D.I.T.M.), Montreal, QC, Canada
MEMBERSHIPS
Surface Design Association, Sebastropol, CA, USA, Member since August 2000 — Conseil des metiers d'art du Quebec, Montreal, QC, Canada,
Professional Member since April 1999