Marcia Bird

As the daughter of a nurseryman and a florist, Marcia was genetically programmed to become a fibre artist. Growing up without television or computers, her early years were spent digging through the scrap material pile and sorting out the button box.

Today, incorporating traditional basketmaking techniques with natural and recycled materials, Marcia is using recycled wire and computer components, creating wearable art, baskets and sculptural forms.