Bridget creates art made for lovers of nature. Her fibre art is made with earth friendly,
sustainable materials, often showcasing gorgeous landscapes. Along with her principle
nature collections, she creates custom commissions of homesteads, family cottages or
vacation vistas. These special places are brought to life with her detailed fibre art in an
awe striking commemorative piece.
Bridget O’Flaherty from Thread Painted Art has 26 years of experience in the quilting
and fibre art industry. She has taught and lectured about her art at conferences and
associations nationally. Her work is in private and public collections including the
University of Alberta Art Collection, Edmonton, Alberta. She has her art hanging in the
Town Halls of Perth Ontario, Perth Scotland and Osaka Japan. Bridget is the MERA
Artist Award of Excellence recipient for 2017.
“I learned traditional quilting from my mother over 25 years ago and I have always
been drawn to pictorial landscape Art Quilts. I love exploring the blend of
contemporary fibre art techniques with the traditions of quilting. In my art, I utilize
layers of thread for shading effects, much like pencil crayon or pen and ink with
stitching techniques, traditional piecing of fabric and quilting techniques to convey my
landscape art. My current work explores the use of organic materials and natural,
hand-dyed organic fabrics. My art quilts are inspired by nature and biodiversity. I
connect the viewer with the landscape; introducing the fragile aspects of our
environment like species at risk, native and invasive species, traditional and historically
significant crafts. I like to capture precious places and moments in time and preserve
them in my art.”
Bridget O’Flaherty
Thread Painted Art
988 Brooke Valley Road
Perth Ontario, K7H 3C6
613-264-7519
www.threadpaintedart.com
