Location 16 • 95 Filbert St.
Diane Martin
Fibre arts
Northern Ontario fibre artist
Diane Martin is a francophone Fibre artist from northern Ontario. A fibre artist for over 45 years, she uses a multitude of media to create her useful and durable household linens. Using a craft dating back 12 000 years, Diane weaves different materials from 100% cotton materials, repurposed sheets, deconstructed sweaters, repurposed jeans, and recycled plastic tablecloths. Diane creates art that is useful and decreases the carbon footprint that fast fashion creates. A fibre art teacher for over 15 years, Diane enjoys sharing her love of fibre arts with others.
Jane Seifried
Seifried Images
Photography
Photography of landscape and pets
Jane is originally from Kitchener and now lives on the shores of Lake Huron in Bayfield. It is in Bayfield that she took a keen interest in photography. She challenged herself to learn the skills necessary to capture the beautiful sunsets she was witnessing. Currently, her focus is on landscape and pet photography. She states, “I see the world in photographs. As I drive along backroads, hike through natural landscapes or witness people with their pets, my mind tends to naturally frame up images. I am intrigued by the art of photography. It is a means to take what is right in front of us in this world and create a scene that makes you stop and stare for a moment. I enjoy capturing images that warm the heart and bring a sense of calm and peacefulness.” Jane’s style has been described as photographs that look like a painting.
