Angelika Werth
Nelson
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Angelika Werth is a contemporary sculptor/designer working in fibre. Influenced by her time in Paris and with Yves St. Laurent, her theatrical garments are both stand-alone sculpture and wearable art. Meticulous craftsmanship, aesthetic beauty and innovative design are the hallmarks of her work.
Angelika's work has been exhibited widely in Canada and abroad and is included in private collections from the BC Provincial Collection in Victoria to the Cambridge Art Gallery in Ontario. She has received awards from the BC Arts Council, Canada Council, and won second prize in an international fibre exhibition in Chateau Chassy in Morval, France.
Teacher of Pattern Drafting and Design, Fibre Construction, Advanced Detailing, Advanced Pattern Design, and Upholstery and Objects for Interiors at Kootenay School of the Arts in Nelson, as well as workshops around the province.
2008 recipient, BC Creative Achievement Award
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