Marianne Chénard

Marianne Chénard is a Part-time Lecturer in the Studio Arts Department at Concordia University. Her art practice focuses on site-specific installation art, exploring human perception of nature, climate change, and environmental sustainability through performance, video, ceramics, and sound-based installations. Originally from Rimouski, Quebec, she holds a BFA from Emily Carr University of Art and Design and an MFA from The NY College of Ceramics at Alfred University, NY, USA.

• Education:
• BFA: Emily Carr University of Art Design, Vancouver
• MFA: The NY College of Ceramic, Alfred University, NY, USA
• Research Interests: Environmental agency, materiality in art, ephemerality vs permanence, and the intersection of art with ecological themes.
• Exhibitions & Residencies: Featured in solo/group exhibitions across Canada, USA, and France. Participated in numerous artist residencies and provides specialized training in clay-based image transfer techniques.