Marta Mouka

My unique technique of needle-felted fibre collages builds on a variety of geometric and expressive visuals to create an imaginary space. Predominantly I work with silk, which responds well to my technique. I also use small pieces and thin strips of cut silk to emphasize details. Embroidery, hand-dyed and discharged silk and eco-printed/dyed-with-plants silk are other elements of my fibre art works.

My practice of Buddhist philosophy forms a present series where I attempt to describe the aspects of the mind of enlightenment: Bodhichitta. It is a mind motivated by great compassion, that seeks enlightenment for the benefit of all living beings. In my works: Earth-like Bodhichitta, Gold-like Bodhichitta and Fire-like Bodhichitta I strive to interpret the Buddha’s teachings in landscape-like form, charged with narrative symbols. There are twenty-two types of Bodhichitta, and I continue to create my visual interpretations on this theme as an ongoing process.

College of Applied Arts

Juried Exhibitions

2015 Juried Show, Expressions, John M. Parrot Gallery, Belleville ON, Award: 2015 Juror's Choice

2015 Carnegie Craft 2015, Juried Exhibition, The Carnegie Gallery, Dundas ON

2014 On the Wild Side, curated exhibition of fibre and textile art. Gallery 1313, Toronto ON

2014 Juried Show, Perspectives, John M. Parrot Gallery, Belleville ON, Award: 2014 Outstanding Abstract

2014 Backyard Perceptions, John M. Parrot Gallery, Belleville ON

2013 Expressions 2013, John M. Parrot Gallery, Belleville ON

2013 The Salon Prize, Studio 22, Kingston ON

2012 World of Threads Festival, De Rerum Natura, Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre, Oakville ON

2012 Juried Show, Perspectives, John M. Parrot Gallery, Belleville ON
Award: 2012 Impact Award

2012 Juried Show, Zeitgeist, John M. Parrot Gallery, Belleville ON

2011 Juried Show, Perspectives, John M. Parrot Gallery, Belleville ON