roy
roy
we visit his textile studio
meet roy...
G: Hey Roy! Please introduce yourself and let us know what your work/art practice is.
R: I'm Roy Liang. I grew up in the Interlake and have been sewing for over 40 years! I've always liked textiles. It's like telling something about myself without saying anything.
G: Is there a specific project that you're currently working on, or that you're particularly excited about?
R: I've really gotten into old fashioned quilting, but putting a modern twist on things. I've collected vintage fabrics since the 80's and I am finally using them up in a way that doesn't look "vintage".
I've also been making little quilts out of the vintage fabrics and sewing them into repurposed sweatshirts. I sell a lot of these pieces under my small sewing collection called "Winnipeg North of Fargo". I'm also quilting all of my old favourite album covers. You'd have to see them as I can't really describe them.
G: What do you want fans/clients to know about how to access your work?
R: I am not very social media savvy. I still like doing in-person sales and markets to interact with people.
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G: In the spirit of supporting local businesses and artists, please let us know your thoughts on the following...
-What's your favourite restaurant/cocktail bar to visit in the city?
R: Passero and Baby Baby!
-What's your favourite activity/experience/place to hangout in the city?
R: Besides markets, I love to eat out. We've stopped eating out frequently and instead chose to eat out less often in trendier places. It's all we can afford these days lol.
-Is there something in the city that you're excited to visit or participate in for the first time this spring/summer?
R: Getting into my garage! I turn it into a studio in the summer.
