Thomas Roach

Biography

The inspirations of Thomas Roach’s heart, tuned through his eye and nourished by his soul, are brought to new life by the work of his hand.

Based in Vancouver’s West End for more than 25 years, textile artist Thomas has been inspired by the power of cloth, particularly when it connects personal, communal, and sacred stories. Drawing on his background in earth sciences, he is inspired by place – seeking to capture the essence of a place with natural dyes on cotton, linen, silk and wool.

Thomas is a proud graduate (with distinction) of the textile arts program at Capilano College (now University). His art practice includes art making, teaching on stitch as meditation, speaking to guilds and groups on the power of textiles, leading community art projects and making liturgical vestments and hangings. He has been recognized locally and nationally by the Anglican Church for his outstanding contributions to the liturgical life of the Church.