Current Artist in Residence
Mary-Helen Daly
Mary-Helen Daly works with both traditional and nontraditional materials, repurposing, reusing, and recycling to uncover new possibilities in what already exists. Her practice is often collaborative, sparking a sense of playfulness and curiosity in people of all ages. As well as her creative practice, Mary-Helen is a counsellor and art therapist.
While using the Art Room studio space for her own practice Mary-Helen will explore the theme of “repurpose” through hand-stitched soft sculpture and installations using natural and repurposed materials. Mary-Helen’s series of kids’ workshops will run each Monday in term 2 for children attending the NSCC After School care program.
Her workshops are designed to provide children with the opportunity develop their creative skills with textiles, mixed-media, recycled materials and found objects. Mary-Helen aims for the workshops to foster an appreciation for sustainability, resourcefulness, and personal storytelling, and allow children find joy in transforming overlooked materials into something meaningful.