Wendy Marchand
Location – Coldwater Community Centre
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Biography
Wendy Marchand (G.K. Boyter) is a visual fine artist inspired by feminist artists Judy Chicago, Pauline Boty and Barbara Kruger. After 28-years policing, Marchand retired for her mental health. She returned to school graduating in 2023 with honours from the Advanced Fine Art Program at Georgian College. Marchand was awarded the Scholarship of Excellence in both 2022 and 2023 and received Excellence in Studio by the Juried Scholarship Exhibition, Campus Gallery in Barrie. Marchand’s art focuses on feminism, grief and spirituality having universal meanings intended to invite conversations.
Artist Statement
In developing my personal style, I find printmaking, and sculpture allow me to have artistic expression freely. I tend to inject symbolism into my figurative and abstract artworks.