Mary Brownscombe, originally from
Ontario, has lived in Victoria since 1966.
From a very young age she has had a
love of art and textiles and was always busy “creating things”. In the early 60's she attended the
Ontario College of Art and worked at Currie's Art Supply store.
After moving to Victoria, while
attending to home and childcare duties, she produced one of a kind
wearable art clothing and jewelery.
In 1972 she worked with three others to
start Circle Craft Cooperative and the BC Textile Centre and helped to coordinate craft markets
in Victoria and Vancouver.
Between 1974 and 1980 she and Lloyd
Cook operated a unique retail store, Deja Vu, in Market Square,
selling vintage and one of a kind clothing, accessories,etc. She was
also involved with theatre costuming with The Belfry, Kaleidescope
Theatre and The Knowledge Network.
Between 1980 and 1990 she worked in the
Exhibits Division of the Royal BC Museum,
“retiring early” due to health
problems. She is now, as health and time allow, producing one of a
kind wearable art clothing and accessories including purses and
jewelery.
