Hi,

I’m Alexandra Iorgu.

I’m a land-based artist and outdoor educator. I use drawing and clay to connect families with art and nature. My projects have been bringing Toronto’s communities together through co-creation for over ten years.

Learning from Clay

I first discovered clay as a child on the shores of a river in Romania. I have many happy memories of working with found clay, innately making my first ephemeral sculptures.

Learning from the Indigenous People of this Land

I believe that one cannot create if there is no connection. Once uprooted and depressed, it was because of Indigenous Teachings and clay that I found myself sculpting by the water again, realizing how much I have lost during my displacement from my homelands. I have been fortunate to learn from Elders and Knowledge Keepers. If you live in Etobicoke, you follow in the footsteps of those who took care of this Land before you.

Learning from Nature

Our ancestors have given us a chance to live and to grow on this Land. We can give the same gift to those around us as well as those who will come after us. Listening and learning from the natural world can help us to do this. Clay, seeds, leaves, and trees can help us do this.

Giving Back through Making

I want to give the same opportunity to people in my community. I want to share my love of natural materials. I want to share what I have learned. Together, we can learn about the paths of our predecessors and explore our future through making.

My Goal

Let’s explore, create, and reflect through learning from beautiful, grounding nature.

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Please do contact me with any inquiries, comments, or commissions. 
hello@alexandraiorgu.com