about
Gloria Currie Stanley is a sculptural fibre artist and basket maker based in Whonnock, BC. She holds a BA in Studio Art, with a focus on Fibre Sculpture from University of Kentucky, as well as teaching credentials from St. Nicholas Montessori College and Simon Fraser University. As an educator and lifelong learner, she has continued to develop her skills, taking fibre related classes and workshops at the Banff Centre, Place des Arts(Coquitlam), Emily Carr University, Jansen Art Center(WA), John C. Campbell Folk School(NC) and Weaving in Lagrasse(France). Her baskets and sculptural works have been exhibited locally, nationally and internationally. She is a member of Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild and National Basketry Organization.
artist statement
Gloria uses plant fibres to create baskets and sculptural pieces. Her work is inspired and driven by nature. The gathering of vines, branches, roots, pine needles and found objects, and the preparation and utilization of these are equally meaningful and important in her practice.
Inspired by these materials, her work evolves organically and references narratives related to the natural world. She uses traditional techniques, sometimes in unexpected ways.
