Dani Taillefer named Myths and Mirrors Artist in Residence

DaniTaillefer is trying to make a career out of what she imaginesbut she neverimagined she would be picked as the first Artist in Residence of Sudburycommunity arts group Myths and Mirrors.

Taillefer, a self-described digital artist and illustrator, said she was an artistic "loner kid" who volunteered with the group in high school to create public murals. But, she said she was shocked when Myths and Mirrors asked her to help develop the brand new program.

"It's kind of a big deal", said Taillefer of the opportunity. "I thought I was going in [to the interview] just to be the person thatcreates this program for an emerging artist ... and then in the interview, they said, 'No, no, no: you're going to be the Artist in Residence!'"

Tailleferwill collaborate with Myths and Mirrors to define the Artist in Residence role for the group, but she will also be given more time to work on her personal art endeavours, something she hopes to turn into a career moving forward.

Taillefer spoke with CBC Sudbury Morning North radio show host Markus Schwabe on Tuesday.

Morning North4:46Myths and Mirrors' first ever artist in residence

The Sudbury non-profit group Myths and Mirrors secured funding to hire it first ever artist in residence. Dani Taillefer will be filling that role. she was in our studio to tell us more about herself and her new job.