Lindsey Sutton

Available at the Alberta Craft Gallery - Edmonton

Hello, I'm Lindsay Sutton, an Edmonton-based fibre artist. My passion for art began at a young age. After earning a degree in drawing from the Alberta University of the Arts in 2006, I’ve been lucky to have a career that’s spanned multiple mediums and decades.

Early in my career, I worked in arts administration for artist-run centres including Calgary’s Stride Gallery and TRUCK Contemporary Art. During this period, my artistic practice began to explore handmade clothing and design — experimenting with a variety of fabrics and styles. I also worked on graphic design projects ranging from digital design and music posters to newspapers. Along the way, I also discovered a passion for styling — lending my expertise to a variety of photoshoots and video productions.

In 2015, I became a proud mother to my daughter, Henrietta. Two years later, my life took an unexpected turn when I received a breast cancer diagnosis. As the anxiety and stress grew, I turned to art as therapy — reconnecting with textiles and finding peace in the practice of quilting and weaving. 

Since then, I’ve found happiness exploring the profound connection between creativity and healing. My work’s been celebrated in publications such as Uppercase Magazine, HGTV Canada and the Edmonton Journal, and I recently completed a residency with the Badlands Art Department.

As my artistic exploration evolves, I plan on continuing to share my unique perspective while building a legacy for my daughter and those that I love.