Jill Price: Interdisciplinary Conceptual Artist and Environmentalist

Jill Price is a Canadian interdisciplinary artist, educator, and curator based in Barrie, Ontario, whose work is defined by a deep engagement with environmental ethics and material history. Central to her practice is the concept of 'unmaking,' a creative methodology she developed to critically examine the ecological, social, and psychological impacts of production and consumption. Jill Price utilizes a wide range of media, including drawing, textiles, sculpture, and large-scale installations, to visualize the unseen 'shadows' of the global textile industry and our collective relationship with the land. As a researcher with an MFA and PhD candidate background, Jill Price approaches art through a scholarly lens, investigating how matter matters in the context of the Anthropocene. Her projects often involve community-engaged practices and site-specific activations, such as her investigations into waste along the shores of Lake Simcoe. Through her series like 'Embodiments' and 'Unfurled,' she maps the complex connections between humans, non-humans, and their surroundings. Jill Price is recognized for her ability to bridge conceptual art with environmental activism, providing a platform for critical reflection on sustainability and the agency of materials. Her studio practice and curatorial projects continue to push the boundaries of contemporary art by prioritizing ethical consideration and ecological awareness in every creative act.