stitching steve (via grant)

STITCHING STEVE: I am a gay textile artist living and working in Scarborough, Ontario. Since I was a teenager I’ve had an interest in folk textiles. I enjoy hiking and other outdoor pursuits and try to reflect the beauty of the flowers and such that I admire on my adventures in my work. Going into the woods was always a great away to get away from stresses at home, and the beauty of weeds and local wildflowers has been a source of inspiration for me. My fascination with folk textiles started in highschool, encouraged by some good friends of mine and by my dear Baba, who preserved a chest full of family heirlooms that have provided models for some of my work.