program. Her courses on colour theory are highly regarded
throughout the country. The success of that program grew when
she became the Program Coordinator at the Earthly Goods quilt
shop in Edmonton.
Judy's work been shown in juried and solo exhibitions in England,
Japan, USA, and Canada. She traveled across Canada and the USA
teaching, lecturing, and judging. Judy is a member of the Fibre
Art Network, a Western Canadian textile co-operative. She is
also an active member of fibreEssence, a co-operative textile
gallery in Vancouver.
I hope you will enjoy seeing the following examples of her
work.
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M a r y H o l d g r a f e r.
Judy Villett - Artist statement:
I have been wrapped up in quilts all my life! I was nurtured
in the snowy Alberta foothills by three generations of family
quilters, including one grandfather. My childhood was full of
needlework and natural beauty. I think my love for quilting
has been a genetic trait as well as a necessity.
My formal art education began at the University of Alberta
in the Fine Arts program. Later, I learned to silkscreen on
fabric and decided to add quilting to my designs. Combining
traditional technique and contemporary design was a breakthrough
discovery for me, and it led to a lifetime passion for the tactile
quality and the multidimensional aspects of cloth. I continue
to develop my skills by attending workshops across North America.
My work now combines multiple techniques usually beginning
with commercially produced fabrics that may be stenciled, painted,
embellished, pieced, appliquéd and then finally machine
quilted. My inspirations are the play of light and dark, the
power of colour, and the textures of the world that I walk in.
Having recently moved to Vancouver from Edmonton, I am excited
about the new city, landscapes and connections with a vibrant
art community. More importantly, I continue to enjoy the magical
cloth connection that binds me to colleagues, art lovers, and
students, who all respond so positively to the fabric medium
that I love.
