From embellished balaclavas to oyster purses, Aynsley Grealis's designs are captivating a huge audience.
From embellished balaclavas to oyster purses, Aynsley Grealis's designs are captivating a huge audience.When you catch a glimpse of Aynsley Grealis's crochet creations, it's hard to look away. From fungi-themed balaclavas and bento box handbags to a purse that looks like a plushy plate of oysters on a bed of ice, the Toronto artist's work is getting a lot of attention."I feel like my whole life has just become crochet," she said.
"With painting, I was very stuck in my little box and couldn't think outside of that," she said. "So I think I had to just sort of leave." Now, free to experiment, Grealis lets her playful ideas guide her work. While her pieces take hours — and sometimes days — of concentrated work to complete, she makes sure the childlike sense of fun is never out of reach.
Over the past couple of years, Grealis has witnessed the art evolve from mostly shawls and socks to a world of "endless possibilities" — and it's accessible too. While arts such as sewing require more equipment, it's easier to get started with crochet. "A hook, some yarn and YouTube can get you really far," Grealis said.
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