Hello there!

I'm Emily, a multi-disiciplinary artist, living and working in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

I am primarily a visual artist (textile weaver, painter, sculptor, collager...etc) currently working in installation based, textile sculpture. I have been working on a variety of different projects as well as playing music in bands. I love to sing and dance! I have studied in photography, fashion design, fibres, and cabinetmaking. Currently working as a cook in a community kitchen and considering going back to school complete my Masters in Fine Arts. I'm a forever student in the school of life.

You can see my artwork at http://www.cargocollective.com/0mil

I would descibe myself as a creative ambivert-- always excited to meet people and make new connections, while also enjoying my solitude and wandering. I love to cook, and treasure sharing meals with others. I am passionate about exploring the outdoors and am trying to live as slowly as possible to soak it all up! I love animals, colours, textures and adventure. I am passionate about social justice and environmental sustainability. Let's talk about permaculture ideas! For any astrologers out there, I'm sagittarius sun, capricorn moon, cancer rising.

Here is a small collection of some of my favourite things in Montréal :)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12AVwXwQcRaa_k_eMd0d3LNC9Z6zYqETQ8kRhsCWE5ms/edit?usp=sharing

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling on a budget! also here to make new friends around the world :)

Interests

• arts
• fashion
• photography
• yoga
• meditation
• painting
• woodworking
• music
• karaoke
• permaculture
• biking
• sculpture
• textiles
• organic farming
• cooking & baking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My first trip: a solo camping adventure to Cinnamon Bay, in the US Virgin Islands

Exploring the midnight markets and nightlife of Seoul, South Korea

Tree planting in BC forest, encountering moose and bears

Road trip from Vancouver to LA, finding spots for wild camping along the way

Eating the vegetables I grew from seed on an organic farm in the Outaouais, Quebec.

Attending a weaving course at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina

Learning to surf and walking the long beaches in Tofino, BC

Visiting the old city and catacombs of Malta, and meeting the family who operates the salt pans on Gozo Island

Getting lost in the ancient Medina of Tetouan, Morocco

Having a campfire with friends on the river bank in Warsaw, Poland (and spotting a wild pig!)

What I Can Share with Hosts

A home-cooked meal, tarot reading, engaged conversation, hugs and big appreciation!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada