About Suzanne
Sue has enjoyed crafting since childhood. She’s always found it to be a great creative outlet while at the same time helping her relax. Sue has a visual impairment so her favorite creative pastimes of sewing, doll making, bag making and beading are challenging. But with the technology available today she can still enjoy these activities.
She gathers inspiration for her designs and crafts from everything around her – nature, crafts done by others, the web and much more. When not crafting she’s reading up on her hobbies and enjoying the camaraderie of belonging to a quilt guild in Ottawa.
Artist’s Statement
My quilt depicts the ocean floor and a kelp forest which provides food, hiding places and shelter for many species of plants, animals and fish. Without kelp, their population may be dramatically reduced.
Greenhouse gases trap more energy from the sun which results in warmer waters and rising sea levels. This can alter climate patterns around the world, leading to things such as stronger storms in the tropics which can cause severe damage to property and loss of life.
Polluting the ocean through the dumping of metals, plastics and rubber also has a major impact on the health and survival of the kelp forest.
Scientists believe that if greenhouse gas emissions continue at the present rate, the earth’s surface temperature will rise with harmful effects on the ecosystem worldwide. It’s important that we keep our oceans clear of waste products and be mindful of the harmful effects they have not only on the kelp forests but on all ecosystems.
Materials and Techniques
Applique was used with the addition of crystals, netting and hand embroidery. I used pastel crayons to create depth on the background fabric.
Find out more about the Canadian Group and the TAQS show, along with links to all the artist’s profiles.
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