Inspired by the warmth of coffee and the rhythm of creativity, Thread & Grounds is where crochet design and abstract art come to life. Handmade in Yellowknife.

Painting Series | 2023

Collapsed Structures

What is the value of power and conquest if it leaves nothing but ruins and ashes in its wake? This series delves into the pain, sorrow, and lasting scars of war, using textures and materials inspired by the homes and structures ravaged during the Russo-Ukrainian War. It reflects on the relentless toll of destruction, both physical and emotional.

Painting Series | 2022

Psychosis

This series emerged from my transition from the familiar comforts of home to the cold, confined steel corridors of a Royal Canadian Navy frigate. It explores the psychological upheaval of this shift, the hidden messages embedded within our minds, and the complex relationship we have with mental health.

Painting Series | 2021

Into The Woods

When the smoke and flames have consumed everything, what will be left? Where will we go when there is nowhere to escape? This series reflects the unsettling fear that the devastating realities we see on screens today may one day become our own, haunting not only us but also future generations.

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AL-TIBA9 Contemporary Art - 10 Questions with Julien Perreault

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