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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.