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Kate Busby is a graduate of the Crafts and Design Program at Sheridan College in Toronto, Canada. She has also completed a B.A. at the University of Toronto with a specialist in Visual Studies, and a major in Art History. Her work is collage-based, and explores both the functional and decorative aspects of textile design. Recent pieces feature bold colour, varied textures, and a playful mixture of pattern, and include a range of textured fabrics and hand stitched embellishments. Kate is interested in applying traditional craft practices, such as quilting and handmade felt, to a more contemporary aesthetic. Her work reflects a belief that handmade work speaks its own language, referencing the maker while also alluding to the human element inherent in all craft. As a textile artist, Kate strives to express the beauty of touch and texture, the excitement of colour and design, and the ability of an object to absorb and reflect memory. Kate is currently working on a community-based project with the OCC and the Greenbelt Foundation, acting as project curator for an anniversary quilt.