My past work has involved weaving landscapes into hand dyed blankets. I have explored various aspects of the Atlantic Canadian landscape and represented those views through these warm woven wool blankets. Recent projects have involved a documentation of the colours in the land around me, showing how warm and comforting colours can be, even in a varied climate. After stepping away from blanket weaving for a few years, I have woven another series based around specific landscapes.

I consider space as a defining factor of Canada's geography. Knowing the land and the area around you is an idea I explore. In particular the connections we have to the landscapes we grew up in.

Taking these thoughts I have created blankets of landscapes for each member of my family. This series of handwoven, hand dyed blankets explores the importance of having faith in family. Growing up in a family with rural New Brunswick roots taught me how important family is. My family is something in my life that is always constant and will never change no matter what hardships I may go through, I have faith in that. Through this exhibition I have woven a blanket for each member of my family. I feel very attached to my family and the love I receive from them is very important to my life. Thus far in my life relationships come and go but my family is endless.

Each individual blanket directly relates to each person and how I think of them. I have dyed and woven landscapes I associate with each person. After this exhibition I will present each with their blanket.

My mum has always taken care of things. Whether they were plants in the garden, a sewing project, household tasks, or a ready meal for us. This is her flower garden, that will keep her warm in winter.

green pastures – dad

My dad is a business man, as long as I have known him I have seen his interest and respect of farming and working the fields. I often think he would like to be a farmer. This is his pasture, the cattle present in the distance.

land of ice and snow – tricia

My elder sister tricia has lived in france for roughly the past 10 years. She often talks about the Canadian winter fondly. This is the landscape that I relate to her, one that is not present in her part of the world. This is her land of ice and snow.

hardwood forest– stephen

My elder brother stephen was present while I was in elementary school to walk with my younger sister and I to and from school. On the weekends we would head to the farm where the hardwood trees were donning fall foliage. This is steve's forest.

the bay from alma – emily

My younger sister emily and I are closest in age and we grew up playing together. Our family often ventured along the bay of fundy for sunday drives. Later on she worked at Fundy park. This is the view of the bay from Alma, New Brunswick, for em.