Lisa Sylvestre lives and works in Windsor/Detroit. Her work as a multimedia artist is informed by an academic background in the social sciences, and formal training both in tailoring and in photography. Her primary focus is textiles, particularly quilt making. Lisa, under asil, runs a textile + a dye studio where she teaches fibre based and natural dye classes and workshops, hosts a weekly community sewing circle, and curates the asil Gallery and Shop which brings together talented local artists.