Medium: Fibre/Textile Art, Painting, Drawing

Metamorphosis—turning debris into paper art!

Joan Marr is a 92-year-old “queen-ager” who turns pulp, weeds, tea leaves, and flower petals into one-of-a-kind items. She loves to push the boundaries of handmade paper to new horizons. She uses no chemicals in the production of her colourful art: her 3-D sculptures, masks, and textured cards. But she does love adding a little bling to some of her pieces. Adding organic fibres, flax, flowers, and reeds to her papers makes each one unique. This artist has even made paper from a hornets’ nest (minus the hornets). Reusing and repurposing these organic materials is one way she demonstrates her concern for the environment. Joan and her distinctive art are both works in progress.

Studio name: Metamorphosis Art Studio

Studio address: 18960 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd, Pitt Meadows. Studio #2 (with Dianna Veenhof, Pat Scott, Sandy Bridal)

Phone: 604-410-1880

Artist demo. Open the rest of the year by appointment. Washrooms available.