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Emily Fyfe is a multimedia artist and illustrator based in Treaty Six Territory, central Alberta, Canada. Her practice explores rural lifestyles and the natural world. Emily enjoys capturing the beauty of farms, small towns, and forests, while telling the stories of those who live in them. She is interested in graphic novels, zines and adapting narratives for younger audiences through picture book illustration. Emily graduated with distinction from Alberta University of the Arts’ Visual Communications Design program in May 2023. She is also a three-time Top 30 Artist in the Youth Calgary Stampede Poster Competition.
I am an artist and illustrator working in Amiskwaciy-Waskahigan Treaty 6 (Edmonton). Exploration and connection to nature inspires my work. My art captures moments from my time spent outdoors, gardening, hiking and volunteering as a conservation land steward. My aesthetic is influenced by my education in visual communication design (BFA York University) and my love of drawing, line work and details. Each piece is an instant of discovery, a tiny insect on a leaf, mushrooms nestled in the moss, a long forgotten tunnel in an ancient forest, and allows the viewer a glimpse into each of these special worlds.
Katrina Crone is a Canadian artist currently based in London, Ontario. Specializing in illustration and collage art, their work typically centers on portraiture and illustrations of flora and fauna. With a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Western Ontario, they draw stylistic and thematic inspiration from historical fashions, art movements, and styles.
Joshua is an uninvited settler-occupier on the shared and stolen lands of the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Born on Treaty 2 Territory, but growing up on Treaty 6 lands, he is of mixed white ancestry. They are a community-engaged eco-artist interested in changed and changing ecologies, whose work resides at the intersection of ecology and creative outputs. Joshua has a professional background in environmental field work, animation, and recreational program development. He can often be seen partaking in habitat restoration or looking at birds.
Rashmeet Kaur is currently completing her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at LECOM Bradenton. She loves to merge her passion for both the sciences and the humanities with poetry and mixed media artwork. Rashmeet’s artwork and poetry have been published in local and international publications, including Kaleidoscope, Margins Magazine, and Nature is a Human Right. You can visit her online at https://dissectionoftheself.wordpress.com/ or follow her @_rashmeet.k on Instagram for more artwork and poetry.
Sharmina is a Toronto-based illustrator and fine arts student, captivated by themes of folklore, cuisine, and gothic aesthetics. Growing up surrounded by the urban landscape of Toronto, she developed a deep appreciation for nature through her family’s passion for the outdoors and gardening. With “green thumbs” abundant in the family, Sharmina learned to cherish greenery within concrete surroundings. Her art seeks to bridge the organic and the fantastical to evoke a sense of comfort and wonder.
I grew up in Tepoztlán, a town near Mexico City nestled in the mountains, surrounded by flora and fauna, water, and beautiful insects. I was raised on myths and legends rooted in nature and old superstitions within the community, that fueled my creativity from a young age. Now that I’ve settled in Montreal, I’m eager to see how these blend of cultures will shape and nurture my incoming work.
Laurie Bianciotto is a french artist and writer focusing her work around poisonous plants, Sola dosis facit venenum!
Lindsey holds a BFA from OCAD University and is an interdisciplinary artist whose work integrates fine art with the natural world. Specializing in beadwork, Lindsey captures the intricate beauty of medicinal plants of the Great Lakes region, drawing from their background in ecological stewardship and cultural heritage. Their art honors the resilience and wisdom of nature, reflecting a commitment to conservation and ancestral plant knowledge. Through their work, Lindsey seeks to foster a connection to the land, celebrating the botanical traditions and environmental relationships that have shaped their creative and personal journey.
Donica is a multidisciplinary artist and scientist from Nova Scotia Canada that likes to illustrate native wildlife, autobiographical comics and misunderstood creatures from nature. Inspired by classic scientific illustrations and the ability to convey information visually, with a burning hunger to be able to identify every plant/animal/mushroom they meet, you'll find them painting in the basement or out in the forest.