Artist Statement:
I am captivated by the intricate interplay of woven lines, crafting mesmerizing positive and negative spaces. My creations, whether woven on a sewing machine or frame loom, comprise delicate or tightly knit fragments infused with paint or wax. The processes involve weaving bedsheet or macrame yarns, and incorporating diverse materials like wire, paper, and wax, transforming surfaces into aged metal or charred remnants. These formations, once safe havens, now oscillate between rigidity and openness. Threads densely woven restrict light, while lacy grids yield nuanced shadows that dance upon walls. Colors, patterns, and textures coalesce in symbiotic relationships, echoing my passion. My sculptures metaphorically delve into boxed memories, fragility, and the primal yearning for untamed freedom.
Artist Biography:
Anna Wagner-Ott, originally born in England and later immigrating to Canada during her youth, pursued her art studies at the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto. She holds a Ph.D. in Art Education from Penn State University. Notably, from 2000 to 2013, she served as a tenured educator at California State University in Sacramento. Wagner-Ott's artistic journey includes prolific solo and juried exhibitions spanning Ontario, New Brunswick, New York, and Sacramento. Her creations adorn numerous private collections in Canada and internationally. Noteworthy accolades include the esteemed Best in Show honor at the Trinity Art Gallery in Ottawa's Shenkman Center. Her creative endeavours encompass artist residencies, including Castle Hill Center for the Arts in Cape Cod, and a curated Artsy exhibition by artist and New York gallery owner, Michael David. Wagner-Ott's works have graced the MDavid & Co. in New York. She has also imparted her expertise through diverse workshops across Canada, Holland, and the USA. Presently, she resides in Ontario, Canada, managing her art studio.
I am captivated by the intricate interplay of woven lines, crafting mesmerizing positive and negative spaces. My creations, whether woven on a sewing machine or frame loom, comprise delicate or tightly knit fragments infused with paint or wax. The processes involve weaving bedsheet or macrame yarns, and incorporating diverse materials like wire, paper, and wax, transforming surfaces into aged metal or charred remnants. These formations, once safe havens, now oscillate between rigidity and openness. Threads densely woven restrict light, while lacy grids yield nuanced shadows that dance upon walls. Colors, patterns, and textures coalesce in symbiotic relationships, echoing my passion. My sculptures metaphorically delve into boxed memories, fragility, and the primal yearning for untamed freedom.
Artist Biography:
Anna Wagner-Ott, originally born in England and later immigrating to Canada during her youth, pursued her art studies at the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto. She holds a Ph.D. in Art Education from Penn State University. Notably, from 2000 to 2013, she served as a tenured educator at California State University in Sacramento. Wagner-Ott's artistic journey includes prolific solo and juried exhibitions spanning Ontario, New Brunswick, New York, and Sacramento. Her creations adorn numerous private collections in Canada and internationally. Noteworthy accolades include the esteemed Best in Show honor at the Trinity Art Gallery in Ottawa's Shenkman Center. Her creative endeavours encompass artist residencies, including Castle Hill Center for the Arts in Cape Cod, and a curated Artsy exhibition by artist and New York gallery owner, Michael David. Wagner-Ott's works have graced the MDavid & Co. in New York. She has also imparted her expertise through diverse workshops across Canada, Holland, and the USA. Presently, she resides in Ontario, Canada, managing her art studio.