Candace and Kerry

CAAF Residency, May – June 2023

Candace and Kerry work collaboratively on artworks ranging from public installations to small, intimate works. Their multi-disciplinary approach tends to examine the impacts humans have on nature, the environment, and each other. Driven by a desire to deconstruct these complex connections, their works aims to expose these intricate relationships in a relatable and compelling way. 

During this residency, the artists delved into the aesthetics of fibre, exploring rich patterns, textures, and a tactile experience. They experimented with form and the play between shadow and colour. Sewing meticulously by hand and machine, a variety of fibre materials were used to create artworks that study and are inspired by the landscapes and organic material that surround us. The works draw upon a sense of something familiar and yet, are entirely unknown. These reimagined landscape works evoke a tactile experience and create wonder for what is known and unknown. 

We acknowledge the generous support of Calgary Arts Development,  the Province of Alberta through Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and the Rozsa Foundation.