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Evelyn Roth (Born December 27, 1936 in Mundare, Alberta) is a Canadian textile and performance artist. In 1961 she moved to Vancouver, where she was closely involved with the Intermedia Society (est.1967, active to mid-1970s), which sponsored exhibitions, workshops, seminars and impromptu social and artistic gatherings. She has lived and worked in Australia since 1996, where she is involved in environmental events and gallery exhibitions.

Education
In the 1950s she moved to the city of Edmonton where she took classes in art, crafts, dance, yoga and fencing.

Works
A self-taught artist, Roth's creative activities have included happenings, dance performances, wearable art video and film. Roth is best known for her use of fabrics and discarded materials, including videotape. She uses the techniques of knitting, crochet and fabric dyes to create large interactive sculptures and environments.

Selected group exhibitions and performances

 * Twelve Canadian artists, Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa, Ont., March 4-30, 1980; Pauline McGibbon Cultural Centre, Toronto, Ont., June 10-30, 1980.