Janice Rigbey Fantasy Fusion

Fantasy Fusion: Technique Wrapping and rya, Material: Horsehair wool, synthetics, crushed velvet, raffia and cow hair, Size: Height 5 ft. 5in Length 5 ft. Depth 3ft. 6 in.  

Janice Rigbey: Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, 1949, Resides in Toronto. Ontario Studied at Sheridan College, Ontario (certificate course): at the Penland School of Crafts, North Caroline, U.S.A.; and at the Danish Institute, Holbaek, Denmark, Taught textile arts at Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario, Made extensive study trips to work shops along the east coast of the United States and in Europe, Participated in group exhibitions in Ontario as well as in Montreal. Received the Craft Dimensions Canada Award, Royal Ontario Museum (1969):

Awarded the Ontario Guild of Crafts travel - and study scholarship (1972). Public commissions include pieces for Branksome Hall, Toronto: and the Toronto Star Building.

the above information is taken from the Textiles into 3-D broadsheet Poster used to promote the original exhibition