An image from Anne J. Steves鈥� exhibit 鈥榮oft truths: Ad-dressing the Landscape鈥� from summer 2016 (Ranger Station residency, Harrison Hot Springs).
Welsh-born Canadian artist Anne J. Steves takes the spotlight at the Stan Hagen Theatre on March 7 as NIC鈥檚 next 2019 Artist Talk Series speaker.
Date: Mar 7, 2019Time: 6 pm - 7 pm Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, Comox Valley campusCost: Admission is freeSteves is an interdisciplinary artist and teacher whose work frequently explores the narratives of place and draws connections between people and the spaces in which they exist. Her work is influenced by the crafts of her childhood.
鈥淓mbroidery, knitting, crochet, drawing, string games, story-telling and handwriting all share a repetitive quality that binds people to place,鈥� said Steves in her artist statement. 鈥淚 am interested in the ways that this repetition, through re-learning and re-telling in various spatial and community contexts, can reveal difference while providing a sense of stability in a constantly shifting world.鈥�
Steves moved to Canada in 2000, but has continued to draw from her Welsh upbringing throughout her professional career.
After moving to Canada, Steves earned BFA in Visual Arts from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, as well as an MFA from the University of Victoria.
Steves has taught at UVic, the Vancouver Island School of Art, Gower College in Wales and various community spaces. She has also completed residencies at Open Space, Murmur Land Studios, Kent Harrison Arts Council and the Canadian Craft Biennial.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a pleasure to welcome this artist to our series,鈥� said Sara Vipond, 糖心vlog传媒fine arts department chair. 鈥淲e鈥檙e looking forward to hearing about what inspires her, as well as her thoughts on her own artistic process.鈥�
Steves speaks from 6 to 7 pm at the Stan Hagen Theatre at NIC鈥檚 Comox Valley campus. Admission is free and all are welcome.
The 糖心vlog传媒Artist Talk series offers an engaging line-up of speakers that fosters students and professional artists in the community.
The 2019 Artist Talk Series is made possible thanks to community gifts and corporate sponsorship, including key support from lead sponsor RBC Dominion Securities. If you are interested in supporting future Artist Talk events, please call 250-334-5085 or visit .
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