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Ann Suzuki | |
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Born | Ontario, Canada | September 25, 1934
Died | January 26, 2021 | (aged 86)
Ann Suzuki (September 25, 1934-January 26, 2021) was a Canadian textile artist, craftsperson, and educator based in Northern Ontario. [1]
Suzuki was born in Ontario, [2] the first of six children born to her parents. She began training in painting at 11 years old. [1]
Although initially trained in painting, Suzuki realized in her late 20s that she wouldn't be able to support herself as a painter. She pivoted to textile art, specifically batik work on silk, which she continued to work on for the remainder of her life. [1]
Throughout her career, Ann Suzuki focused on textile design, creating silk clothing pieces using the batik technique, a process for fabric dying. Suzuki specifically made batik tulis pieces which are done completely by hand. Suzuki's process of applying wax designs to silk required a great amount of labour and expertise [1]. Her designs have been recognized across the world. [3] She created pieces for notable personalities such as renowned pianist Liberace, and politician Flora MacDonald. Her piece for Liberace was an especially large project, involving 10 yards of dyed fabric. [1]
Suzuki had her first exhibition in 1963, at the Canadian Guild of Crafts Gallery in Toronto. [4]
In addition to her work, Suzuki was known for supporting the art scene in her community. She supported a fellow artist, Muiriel Macleod in creating Artists on Elgin, a gallery in Sudbury. [3] She was the executive director of the Sudbury Crafts and Arts Foundation from 1997 until 2003. [4] She also served as the Continuity Director of the Art Gallery of Sudbury from 1997 until 2020. [4] Suzuki was a passionate organiser of the Wabi Sabi Fine Craft Exhibition and Sale, which takes place on St. Joseph Island in Ontario. [1]
She is remembered as a passionate supporter of the arts. [3]
In 1983, Suzuki won an award from the Ontario Crafts Council Exhibition for Best Original Design in Batik. [4]
In 1998, Suzuki received Craft Ontario's Mather Award.
In 2015, Suzuki received an award of exceptional achievement at the Mayor's Celebration of the Arts in Sudbury. [1]
Suzuki moved to Sudbury, Ontario in 1982 with her partner, museum designer Taizo Miake. [1] The couple had five children, four of whom survived her. [4] She was a "proud" Japanese-Canadian. [1]
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Ann Suzuki | |
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Born | Ontario, Canada | September 25, 1934
Died | January 26, 2021 | (aged 86)
Ann Suzuki (September 25, 1934-January 26, 2021) was a Canadian textile artist, craftsperson, and educator based in Northern Ontario. [1]
Suzuki was born in Ontario, [2] the first of six children born to her parents. She began training in painting at 11 years old. [1]
Although initially trained in painting, Suzuki realized in her late 20s that she wouldn't be able to support herself as a painter. She pivoted to textile art, specifically batik work on silk, which she continued to work on for the remainder of her life. [1]
Throughout her career, Ann Suzuki focused on textile design, creating silk clothing pieces using the batik technique, a process for fabric dying. Suzuki specifically made batik tulis pieces which are done completely by hand. Suzuki's process of applying wax designs to silk required a great amount of labour and expertise [1]. Her designs have been recognized across the world. [3] She created pieces for notable personalities such as renowned pianist Liberace, and politician Flora MacDonald. Her piece for Liberace was an especially large project, involving 10 yards of dyed fabric. [1]
Suzuki had her first exhibition in 1963, at the Canadian Guild of Crafts Gallery in Toronto. [4]
In addition to her work, Suzuki was known for supporting the art scene in her community. She supported a fellow artist, Muiriel Macleod in creating Artists on Elgin, a gallery in Sudbury. [3] She was the executive director of the Sudbury Crafts and Arts Foundation from 1997 until 2003. [4] She also served as the Continuity Director of the Art Gallery of Sudbury from 1997 until 2020. [4] Suzuki was a passionate organiser of the Wabi Sabi Fine Craft Exhibition and Sale, which takes place on St. Joseph Island in Ontario. [1]
She is remembered as a passionate supporter of the arts. [3]
In 1983, Suzuki won an award from the Ontario Crafts Council Exhibition for Best Original Design in Batik. [4]
In 1998, Suzuki received Craft Ontario's Mather Award.
In 2015, Suzuki received an award of exceptional achievement at the Mayor's Celebration of the Arts in Sudbury. [1]
Suzuki moved to Sudbury, Ontario in 1982 with her partner, museum designer Taizo Miake. [1] The couple had five children, four of whom survived her. [4] She was a "proud" Japanese-Canadian. [1]