21 x 35.5 inches, embroidery, framed, $7,150

Artist Statement

Donen embraces an approach to making art that is purposefully slow to emphasize the value of time and dedication to her craft in opposition to the fast-paced nature of digital technology. Her intention is to think purposefully about each handmade object she brings into the physical world and its potential impact.

Glitch Streak is a continuation of Donen’s body of work where she collects digital glitch imagery as reference for her cross-stitch. Through a collaborative process between artist and computer she turns moments of failure into works of art. She embraces mistakes and imperfections as a way of pushing her creative process and endless curiosity.

Artist Bio

Mallory Donen is a multidisciplinary artist residing in Vancouver on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil Waututh First Nations. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from University of the Fraser Valley, and a Master of Fine Arts from University of Manitoba. Her practice explores the intersection of digital art and embroidery, through processes rooted in traditional craft passed down from generations of women in her family. More recently her work has begun investigating notions of labour, productivity, and the value of art in relation to craft and women’s work.

Find Mallory online: 

Website: www.mallorydonen.com
Instagram: @mallorydonen