Mary Lou Trinkwon is currently part of the Textile Arts Department, a newly formed group of textile artists who were formerly teaching and learning at Capilano University. Mary Lou Trinkwon has a bachelor degree in Fine and Performing Arts with a dance major from Simon Fraser University, a Textile Arts Diploma from Capilano University and a Masters Degree in Education from Simon Fraser University. Her interest in making textile art extends across disciplines, combining both weaving and surface design, into research and studio exploration. Her creative process revolves around concepts of nostalgia as a historical specter of culture and the subconscious as a key site for content. Crafted objects and material process remain central to her presentation formats and methods, such as installation and audience engaged participatory practices.
She has received the North Shore Community Arts Council Student Award and the Vancouver Foundation Visual Artists Development Award. Her work has been exhibited throughout BC. Mary Lou is an active member of The Textile Society of America, where she has presented papers related to teaching and learning within textile arts. Mary Lou coordinated and taught in the Textile Arts programs at Capilano University from 2000-1015. She is currently pursuing certification in Therapeutic Touch, a wholistic healing modality. She received the Vancouver Mayors Award for Craft and Design in 2014.
She has received the North Shore Community Arts Council Student Award and the Vancouver Foundation Visual Artists Development Award. Her work has been exhibited throughout BC. Mary Lou is an active member of The Textile Society of America, where she has presented papers related to teaching and learning within textile arts. Mary Lou coordinated and taught in the Textile Arts programs at Capilano University from 2000-1015. She is currently pursuing certification in Therapeutic Touch, a wholistic healing modality. She received the Vancouver Mayors Award for Craft and Design in 2014.
