Stanzie Tooth is a visual artist who explores how our identities are tied to the land and our families. Growing up in rural Ontario, she developed a deep connection to nature that now defines her work. She challenges the traditional Western art historical portrayal of landscapes as empty scenery, showing how people and their environments are inseparable.
Her artistic practice is a labor of love, informed by an inherited work ethic and the profound experience of becoming a new mother during a global pandemic. This period led her to adopt a more emotionally direct approach, transitioning to less-toxic materials like naturally derived ink to create her highly detailed, foliage-rich compositions. Driven by a sense of urgency to advocate for a healthier future, Tooth’s work offers a hopeful possibility that art can inspire a more empathetic connection with the land, bridging the human-nature divide.
Stanzie is represented by General Hardware Contemporary in Toronto.