Alysha Rocca

Alysha Rocca is an emerging artist who holds a BFA from OCAD University. Working with the theme of sustainability, Alysha weaves together the threads of feminism and environmental consciousness. The diversity of her work demonstrates an exploration to create with many mediums, although she is strongly influenced by the tactile quality of fabrics and fibres. Each piece Alysha creates is not only a celebration of creativity but also a statement of solidarity with the feminist movement and a commitment to sustainability. Alysha investigates her personal identity and the themes of community, feminism, sustainability, desire, and consumption. The textile industry, historically a site of women’s labor, is central to her practice. Fabrics have a tendency to be fluid and malleable, constantly changing and adjusting. As she adopts this mentality, her practice constantly shifts in the materials that she uses.