Dale Roberts

1962, Newfoundland, CANADA
Sculptor and mixed media artist currently living and working in British Columbia, CANADA

As a sculptor I have established a familiarity with specific materials and modes of construction. Since 1996 when I began crocheting as a means of making 3-dimensional forms it has remained as a constant in my work. The materials are from the familiar territory of the seafarer and the homemaker, i.e., materials including tarred hemp, burlap, fishing twine, crochet cotton, and tools such as the netting needle, corking spool, crochet and rug hooks.

Dale Roberts received his BFA in sculpture at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1992, MFA in Sculpture at the State University of New York in 1995. As a sculptor of stone and fibre, Dale uses his maritime roots
(A Newfoundlander) as a source of inspiration in the forms that he creates. An art college teacher and mentor to young artists, Dale has also taken on the role of curator and hosts the biennial "Mailmania" art event.,