Diane Roy
ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS 2019
“Habitat” White Cotton, 39"X39"X39"
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by Melissa Peters
anadia artist Diane Roy's artistic expression represents an intricate reflection of the natural world, plunging into the abysmal depths of our natural environment with every piece of fiber art that she creates. Her fiber sculptures encompass allegorical representations of marine life, organically installed using an anthropomorphic approach and a variety of materials including cotton, synthetic fibers, linen, nylon as well as recycled fishing nets.
colonies of coral polyps are alive yet fragile, Roy brilliantly captures these shallow water formations in all their glory and splendor. At once, the fiber artist emphasizes the importance of realizing our negative impact on these underwater ecosystems and striving to protect and preserve them for the sake of our planet. Diane Roy lives and works in Vancouver, British Colombia.
www.fibreart.ca
Fueled by a heartfelt passion for all that inhabits the tropical oceans and beyond, Roy makes effective use of her instinct, finesse, and sensitivity to pay homage to endangered ecosystems and at once increase awareness of eco-friendly practices. Over the years, Roy has developed specific techniques to create her fiber sculptures where pre-industrial weaving, bending, knotting, and crocheting is superbly interwoven. Coral reefs, which provide habitat for the most diverse ecosystems on our planet, are a leitmotif in Roy's fiber art. Her ability to capture these symbiotic relationships comes to life in awe-inspiring floor pieces such as "Habitat" and "Passage." Using white cotton to symbolize that the majestic
“Umbilicus” Recycled Material, 47"X35"X35"
“Morel” Synthetic Fibre, 8"X8"X14"
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