Award Of Excellence Winner - Kathy Andrews
Choose Your Path by Kathy Andrews
Choose Your Path was inspired by the beautiful protected wetlands south of Mitchell Lake by Kirkfield. These stretches of marsh and bog are abundant with so much flora and fauna. Many people don't even realize how preserving these areas ensures not only a healthy ecosystem, but they also provide a habitat for endangered species, like the turtles that used to be abundant, and now are sadly rarely seen. We all need to make the choice to retain some of the undisturbed landscapes that we are so fortunate to have here in the Kawartha Lakes.
About The Artist - Kathy Andrews
Working with wool and other natural fibers, Kathy Andrews creates two and three dimensional pieces of art by wet felting and needle felting. A college graduate and former culinary artist, Kathy now spends much of her time in her studio manipulating wool into paintings, animals and vessels. The inspiration for all of her art comes from the woodlands and fields near her home in the Kawartha Lakes. Conservation and preservation are a very important part of her art. As an evolving artist, Kathy has become a member of ECOAA, has been published in related fiber magazines, and has been enjoying working with local galleries. Kathy's art can be found on her Facebook page Kathy Andrews fiber artist, and on Instagram kathyandrewsfiberartist.
