Thea Blyth Biallas

'STRANGERS to STRANGERS' is an ongoing project that uses qualitative ‘data gathering’ and a socially engaged practice to understand the diversity and breadth of words like ‘home’, ‘comfort’, and ‘joy’. Using these individualistic and personalized responses, Thea produces participatory medias in the form of books and zines, as well as a creative media in the form of an embroidered and beaded tapestry/banner. This is done in an effort to understand and demonstrate the likeness of strangers.

Outside of this project, Thea is a mixed media psychedelic artist who uses creativity as a means of bringing realism to fantastical worlds. Recurring themes include vulnerability, self discovery and growth, with inspiration found in personal experiences and dreams.

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Mother

Mother is a psychedelic pencil crayon drawing that depicts the intrinsic connections that humans share with each other and nature. while also addressing the power of new beginnings.

Work in progress: 'STRANGERS to STRANGERS' tapestry

This tapestry is a current work in progress. It is made up of three separate sections, each representing the anonymous responses to questions about 'joy', 'home', and 'comfort'. This completed work will be displayed at the degree show.