Stefanie Zito is a mixed media artist who draws inspiration from ecology. Her work is process-driven and materials-led, exploring ideas of home and the substance of time. She utilizes slow and traditional domestic practices like spinning, stitching, cooking, gardening, and weaving-- deconstructing and reimagining both natural and commonly discarded materials, exploring what it means to inhabit space and cultivate growth in a fragmented world. Stefanie lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and two sons. She is a graduate of the New York Center for Arts and Media Studies and Messiah College. She is also a Certified Permaculture Designer. Stefanie was awarded a 4 month artist residency with Contemporary Craft for early 2023. Recent exhibitions include International Art Textile Biennale in Australia, Fiberart International at Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh, PA, and VOLT in Belgium.