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‘It is magical’: repurposed art growing in B.C. along with eco-consciousness

As environmental concerns permeate the arts community, artists embrace a freeing era of art-making
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Woven artwork by Beverly Hancock. (Beverly Hancock)

Victoria artist Beverly Hancock used to paint a painting and be done. But now, she cuts it up. And then, she weaves it into something new.

Karen Guilbault gathers pine needles – sometimes she’ll even politely ask city removal not to rake over a spot. She then patiently bundles and weaves them into intricate baskets.

Award-winning fibre artist Martina Edmondson now makes whimsical creations out of nature foragings.

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Sam Duerksen

About the Author: Sam Duerksen

Since moving to Victoria from Winnipeg in 2020, I’ve worked in communications for non-profits and arts organizations.
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