Hello! I’m Sylvie —
an artist, creative facilitator & environmentalist based in the Greater Toronto Area.
For over a decade, I’ve cultivated a practice that blends art and mindfulness — creating spaces for reflection, connection, and creativity. My work lives at the intersection of artistic expression and well-being, inviting people to pause, breathe, and rediscover presence through the act of creation.
As a mixed-media artist, I explore the myriad relationships we have with the contemporary natural world. From the transience of reflections on water to the complexity of memories of the land we hold from childhood.
As an arts educator and entrepreneur, I lead watercolour workshops and nature walks. I also share my expertise through guest lectures and courses at universities and colleges, on a variety of topics including: arts and social entrepreneurship, and community engagement.
As a professional creative facilitator, I design and deliver high-quality retreats and team-building workshops for non-profits, professional corporate teams, and private groups.
As an environmentalist and humanist, I collaborate with communities to create ecologically conscious murals, installations, and events. These projects are designed to foster an understanding of the Earth as an extension of ourselves, inviting us to live in reciprocity with the natural world. Through art, I aim to inspire radical connection and collective healing for our planet.
My core values
What informs my approach to making and being in the world. (a.k.a. what would make us a good fit for working together)
COLLECTIVE WELLNESS
I prioritize the health and well-being of myself, others and the environment. I primarily use natural or upcycled materials in my work and consider longevity at every step in my creative process. I believe that art has the power to promote radical connection, reflection, and healing.
CO-CREATION
I create alongside nature and communities, inviting them to participate actively in the genesis of work. I believe that we learn best when we engage with one another and build on each other’s ideas and creations. I invite collaborations with people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences.
CONTINUOUS GROWTH + LEARNING
My process is experimental and iterative in nature—allowing meaning to seed, bud, and ripen over time until it is ready to be harvested. I share works-in-progress, and I am transparent about my creative processes. I believe that it is okay to share ideas without having opinions fully formed. I aim to create brave spaces for sharing and experimenting.
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Often found brainstorming and bringing BIG ideas to fruition, outside of my work I love cycling, hiking, reading self-help books, and making ephemeral sculptures out of natural found objects.
Follow my journey @sylvietheartist.
