Weedrobes Summer
Weedrobes is a series of ephemeral sculptures linking our dysfunctional relationship to both our bodies and the environment. It points the concept of environmental art into the realm of the body as politic and the hegemony of the fashion industry.
These eco-wearables are made from live plant materials such as leaves, flowers and branches and their organic structure indicates a symbiotic relationship between the body and the land. They question our attitudes toward territorial dominance, societal status and sexual identity.
Camellia Contessa
Camellia Flowers, Lilac Flowers, Yucca Leaves, Laurel Leaves, and Thorns.
Detail
Sunday Best
Laurel Leaves, Rosehips, Various Leaves and Thorns.
Detail
Hydrangea Tournure
Hydrangea Flowers, Magnolia Leaves, Laurel Leaves, and Thorns
Detail
Crab Apple Gown
Crab Apples, Kale Leaves, Thorns and Hemp Thread
Detail
Yucca Prom Dress
Yucca Leaves and Flowers, Thorns
Detail
Cabbage Smock
Red and Green Cabbages, Gunnera Leaves, Green Beans, and Thorns
Detail
Art Residences
This series of cast ice installations was created during an art residency at the Banff Art Center during the winter of 2005 and 2006. Mathew Walker of the sculpture department assisted in designing the two large wooden moulds for the Uncover pieces. The ice works were left to follow their own course and melt over time.
Green Skirts
Three silk skirts and fabric lengths frozen in shallow moulds and stood upright
Uncover
Two large blocks of ice with dresses and text, approximately 72” x 48” x 12” each
Public Art
Mother Winter
Willow sculpture created for the Winterruption Festival on Granville Island in January 2006. Now permanently installed in park on Granville Island
River Sprites
Ice installation done along cross-country ski trail in Pemberton, BC in February 2006
The artist's biography directly from her website
Nicole Dextras graduated from the Emily Carr College of Art in 1986 in the interdisciplinary department. Her previous studies included dance, painting and graphic design at the Kootenay School of Art.
As a visual artist Ms. Dextras’ style is mixed media, incorporating photography and sculpture. The Rebecca Gallery in Toronto currently represents her and exhibits her work during the Contact Photo Festival. Past exhibitions of note include: Gallery Telpaz in Ottawa, Galerie Mistral in Montreal and The Canadian Craft Museum in Vancouver. She has received Grants from the Canada Council and BC Ministry of Culture.
Her photographs have been featured in several Canadian and American art publications including: PhotoEd magazine, Photo Media, CityArt and Event magazine. Previous notable publications include: Pottersfield Portfolio Magazine and The Women’s Day Book 2000. She has done numerous interviews for television and radio over the years, such as: VTV “Gabereau Live”, TV5 “Vision D’Amérique”, WTN “The Creators” and CBC Broadcast One, “Arts and Entertainment”.
Her art studio is located on Granville Island and she currently teaches part time through the Emily Carr Institute. She has been instrumental in founding two art organizations: the BC Book Arts Guild and the Artists and Artisans of Granville Island.
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