ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Amie worked as a recreation therapist for years, helping peo - ple use art for healing. When the pandemic hit, she struggled with depression and needed something to help ground her. Fiber arts became that anchor. “I taught myself to spin yarn. The process was meditative, and I loved how hands-on it was.” Amie artistic skill is mostly self- taught, learning through hands- on experience, online tutorials, experimenting, and mentor - ship. Currently, she is complet - ing a spinning yarn certification with the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners. “Looking back, I realize now that I’ve always been an artist. But my art is about process, trans - formation, and intuition. Creativ - ity for me isn’t about mastering one thing. It’s about exploring.”
It’s All About the Process Amie Latta is a local artist whose eclectic range of work defies being categorized by any label or placed in any traditional artistic box. How - ever, there is no denying that her creations are works of art that cap - ture the essence of playfulness and transformation using rich colours and textures found in natural fiber and repurposed textiles. Amie’s primary artistic focus is spin - ning raw sheep fleece into yarn, making natural dyes from plants, and repurposing old clothes into new creations. What those cre- ations become is part of the trans - formative process she embraces with each idea and project. Amie may crochet a beautiful wrap or weave a wall hanging with yarn she’s spun. She may just as easily dye a piece of fabric and morph it into anything from a Christmas or - nament to a scarf. Amie’s work has a handmade, or - ganic feel that showcases wobbly (226) 998-8703 Enhance Physical Health, Confidence and Self Esteem with Sifu Carlos Ferraz
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To Amie, art is all about the process – letting yourself play, be messy, and have fun transforming the materials, and yourself, along the way. To see more of Amie’s work, visit www.cxnstudio.com or email info@cxnstudio.ca. Also find Amie on Instagram @cxnstudio. Photos courtesy of CXN Studios
lines, uneven stitches, and raw materials. “I’m drawn to uncon - ventional techniques, sustainability, and repurposing materials,” Amie explains. “My work isn’t about making perfect pieces—it’s about learning, discovering, and letting creativity flow naturally.” Amie didn’t set out to be an artist, and it took her a long time to embrace the idea that she was one. Her original plan was to be - come a nurse. However, in her final university year, she took an art class to boost her GPA, and that changed everything. “I was reminded how much I loved creating, how it quieted my mind and helped me feel present,” adds Amie. “I switched to ther - apeutic recreation, blending creativity with mental health work.”
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