Mireille M. Marquis
Hello!
I have always been captivated by textiles, – the need to create with different fibers runs deep within my family history.
My Story
Let me tell you a bit about my journey and inspiration for Oceanside Fiber Studio.
Imagine an 8 year old girl – hand-stitching outfits for her dolls – using materials from her Mom’s pile of fiber remnants. That’s me….and fast forward a few years and I’m sewing clothes on an old Singer manual treadle machine.
Although I was fascinated with textiles, I pursued a career in the financial industry. Shortly after retirement an opportunity presented itself and I established a studio – Mermaid Fashion & Accessories. Returning to my roots felt great, I was energized with creativity, I rediscovered my passion for textiles. My studio specialized in creating unique ladies accessories for upscale boutiques.
Over the years my travels brought me to Vancouver Island, BC . This is where I was introduced to Tapestry Weaving and created Oceanside Fiber Studio. My favorite textiles to work with are Natural Cotton, Wool, Silk, Blends of Bamboo, Linen, Velvet, Synthetic Fur and a wide variety of embellishments.
On a more personal note, my brother Jean Yves who supported and encouraged my entrepreneurship as an artist died unexpectedly. I truly believe an Angel delivered a message – it gave me the inspiration to create Angels as a means to deal with grief, seek guidance and hopefully help others along the way.
Designing one of a kind Tapestry pieces and Angels provides me with inner peace and relaxation in a world of uncertainty. Its a reflection of my personal interpretation of life.
It’s a reminder that life is precious.
Thank you for letting me share my story with you.
My artwork is sold in the Parksville & Qualicum Beach area.
Exhibited in the USA and Canada
Member Affliation:
ATA – American Tapestry Alliance
OCAC – Oceanside Community Arts Council
TAPIS – https://vanislandtapestryweavers.wordpress.com
Designing & creating with fibers takes time and patience….
each piece is truly a piece of art.
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