Textiles | Mixed Media | Experimental Art
Residency Dates: October 11 – November 7, 2026
Studio H Canada welcomes Maggie Carlson, a textile and mixed-media artist whose practice is informed by what she finds in nature and the re-usable world. Her interest in overlooked details and sensory experiences informs an approach to making that leaves room for discovery.
While at Studio H, Maggie is processing raw wools from a local Icelandic sheep farm to include in her work developed during the residency.
Artist Statement
I am a textile artist who lets the materials I find guide and inspire the outcome. I forage antique shops, yard sales, forests, and shorelines for unexpected or discarded objects. I bring together organic and inorganic materials through collage, natural dyes, and experimentation.
I am inspired by the smaller, more overlooked details of nature—from the sound of waves hitting rocks to the sparkle of a water droplet on a spider web. My work aims to create an ethereal world and magnify the miniature details of nature to explore what might exist beneath the threshold of ordinary perception.
About the Artist
Maggie Carlson is a mixed-media experimental artist who creates immersive art experiences that engage the senses and invite viewers into an ethereal world. Her practice explores relationships between natural and found materials, using experimentation and unexpected combinations to transform familiar objects into new experiences.
Maggie graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design (https://www.scad.edu/) in 2018 with a BFA in Fibers and spent six years working as a print designer in the fashion industry. She also established Silver Pony, her own brand of upcycled textiles. Her background in textiles, print and natural materials continues to inform her artistic practice.
You can learn more about Maggie Carlson on her website: https://margaretfcarlson.com and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiefcarlson.
Artists of all media and disciplines are welcome to apply to Studio H Canada International Art Residency – please check out the link here to apply.
Check out previous posts about artists here.
