Artist Statement
As a multidisciplinary artist, Judith investigates ways of knowing through materially embodied narratives in natural ecologies, using them as frameworks to understand how our environment can shape our identities and experiences. She often forages urban and natural environments for materials and inspiration, collecting plants, minerals, and fungi to make pigments, and gathering found objects for collage. Her art contemplates the interplay between the self and place within a paradigm of transformation.
Believing in the transformative power of art, Judith collaboratively engages in art education and community development with a goal to build connection, understanding, and resilience through artistic exploration.
Bio
Judith Librach is an artist, educator, and community organizer, often occupying all positions at once. She has a BFA in Drawing and Painting from OCAD University, where she received several awards and scholarships. Additionally, she holds an MEd in Community and Transformative Learning and a BEd (OISE), and is an Ontario Certified Teacher.
Judith’s work has been featured in galleries in Toronto and Picton, Ontario. She is a former teacher (TDSB), art program coordinator (ARTSmart), and Education Guide (Bata Shoe Museum). A long-time community advocate, Judith founded the Mature Student Collective at OCAD University and is developing approaches to support older artists post-graduation.
Judith Librach lives and works in Canada on Indigenous land. She is committed to listening, learning, and researching to better understand what was, what is, what happened, and how best to honour and respect the stewardship of the lands led by its Indigenous leaders.