Artist Statement

I am a multimedia artist specialising in sculptural textile forms that reflect ecological themes. Using needle felting and wet felting techniques, I create intricate 3D dioramas of natural scenes, often featuring mushrooms or seaweed. My artistic interests revolve around environmentalism, biospheres, community unity, personal and local histories, and the ethos of slow living.

Biography

Elise Campbell is a textile artist and educator based in Stillwater Lake, near Kjipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia. Working primarily with wool, silk, and other natural fibers, Elise creates sculptural pieces that transcend traditional craft boundaries. Her artistic journey is deeply rooted in pushing the limits of wool as a medium, and exploring contemporary connections through texture, surface design, and form.

Elise’s dedication to elevating wool fibre to fine craft is evident in her commitment to innovation and collaboration. Her work has garnered recognition and support from prestigious institutions such as the Canada Council for the Arts, The Robert Pope Foundation, and the Denis Diderot Grant, and has been showcased in galleries across Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and Ontario. Through her creative endeavours, residencies, and an international felting study, Elise strives to both inspire and embrace innovation and collaboration, fostering a collective responsibility to protect and cherish our natural home, Earth.