Artist Statement
Lately I have been using garbage that I find lying in the street to inspire little stitched projects. Using scrap fabric and other left over materials, I spend many hours re-interpreting objects that people toss on the ground without a second thought. Some of my pieces examine the structure of the item while others play with words and messages. This particular series is inspired by discarded candy wrappers. Which label would you choose for yourself?
Biography
Dawn Livera is a textile and mixed media artist who believes that there are no mistakes. She was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, spent her childhood in London, England and her adolescence in Kelowna on the unceded territory of the Okanagan Peoples. She has lived in Vancouver, Coast Salish territory, her whole adult life. Dawn believes that making art should not be the private domain of the “talented” or “learned” few. Rather, everyone should feel free to explore their own creativity without worrying about whether their art is “good enough”.
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