In the studio with Estelle Gee
Based in Bath, Ontario, Estelle Gee is a collage and mixed media artist whose work beautifully weaves together history, antiques, and the stories we all carry. I was truly struck by how she transforms fragments of the past into pieces that feel so warm and deeply resonant.
After a rich and varied career in the book industry and as the founder of a successful organizing business, she has fully embraced her artistic path. I had the chance to chat with Estelle and couldn’t help but wonder: having had such a dynamic journey—how did those earlier chapters shape the artist you are today?
It’s never too late | Estelle Gee on becoming an artist later in life
What happens when you begin taking something new after a lifetime of experience?
Mixed-media artist Estelle Gee began pursuing her art more seriously after retirement. In this episode of In the Making, she reflects on when she began calling herself an artist, what surprised her about starting later, and how maturity helped her manage the rejection and uncertainty that come with creative work.