Janet Dey is a Toronto-based visual artist whose work uses various mediums to explore matters of the mind, time, and our talent for invention and elaboration.
Her work with well known and often revered former magicians uses metallic threads to stitch additional layers of intrigue into these masters of illusion. A series with found portraits invites an intimate and perhaps startling look at people unidentified and long forgotten. Dey's art often integrates photographs, text and fiber to explore concepts and deepen ideas. Through photography, painting, sculpture, drawing and fiber arts, lifelong study has focused on the figure. Technical skills developed with fiber and Japanese paper include hand and machine embroidery, weaving, and book making.
