Charlotte Blake: Fibre Art and the Value of Labour

Today, on the Season One finale of ArtBeat, we speak with the creative Charlotte Blake, a fibre artist whose sculptural weaving and innovative use of materials have captivated the art community. Charlotte takes us through her journey from studying drawing and painting at OCADU to discovering her love for tapestry and loom weaving. Discover how a request to create a tapestry sparked her interest in fibre art, leading her to experiment with different techniques and materials. Charlotte reflects on how her background in drawing and painting influences her current work and how an eight-week course with a local artist honed her weaving skills. Charlotte uncovers the surprising aspects of loom weaving, the sculptural opportunities it provides, and her evolving material experimentation. She highlights the significance of labour in her pieces, the worth of using modest materials, and the impact of her Scottish heritage on her choice of patterns and colours. Find Charlotte's pieces at Abbozzo Gallery in Toronto and follow her on Instagram. Tune in for this insightful conversation and explore the art that shapes our world. Remember to subscribe to ArtBeat on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast platform and rate us to help more listeners discover Canada's incredible talent.