A Canadian settler artist based in Ktaqmkuk, Newfoundland and Labrador, Susan Furneaux's practice is a lifelong dialogue with the natural world.  She has worked for over 30 years exploring natural dyes, hand embroidery, and wild-harvested fibres. Operating from a mindset of her settler ancestry of self-reliance, her work honours the traditional philosophy of "making do" by sourcing materials directly from urban green spaces and the boreal landscape—foraging nettle, burdock, willow, and bark to create hyper-local, ecologically reflective fine craft. Through a holistic and deeply personal relationship with these raw materials, Furneaux's art has explored complex themes of life, death, memory, and environmental resilience. Currently, her practice focuses on investigating the spiritual potential of urban spaces as it relates to overcoming environmental anxiety. 

Her exceptional contributions to textile arts have been recognized through prestigious honours, including the 2022 VANL-CARFAC Endurance Award, the 2024 ArtsNL Arts in Education Award, and the 2026 Premier's Medal for the Arts. Alongside her studio production, Furneaux maintains a deep commitment to mentorship and education. By marrying pedagogical sharing with contemporary craft art techniques, she seeks to bridge our shared personal histories. Her exhibitions and workshops both offer a quiet, sensory and informal space to contemplate our interconnectedness with changing environments and the sanctuary that can be found in nature.