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Wendy Marchand (G.K. Boyter) is an emerging 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, Barrie. 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.
Sheri Smith-Ross is a graduate of the Design Arts-Graphic Design program at Georgian College, Owen Sound, where she studied graphic design, photography, painting, silk screen and sculpture. Sheri has over 30 years’ experience with the Ministry of Education where she worked as a Desktop Publisher and Website Lead. Originally from Sauble Beach, Ontario, Sheri, her husband and their dog Ozzy-Bear, now enjoy living along Georgian Bay. After retiring, her interests have once again turned to her love of art as a mixed media artist.