Chrissy Yendell’s art will be featured in Times Square next week after her work was selected for an international exhibition
Chrissy Yendell’s artwork will soon make its debut on one of the world’s biggest stages.
Beginning on Oct. 27, her art will be featured on a digital display at Times Square in New York City for a 24-hour period as part of an international exhibition.
Yendell says she submitted her work for consideration after coming across a call for artists inviting submissions for the public art event.
“As a contemporary artist based in northern Ontario, I’m continually seeking opportunities to share my work with broader audiences,” Yendell told SooToday.
“Having my artwork displayed in such an iconic international location is an incredible milestone in my artistic career.
“It’s especially rewarding to see work created here in Sault Ste. Marie reaching audiences beyond Canada.”
Yendell describes her work as being rooted in abstract expressionism, often incorporating “figurative elements, particularly the female form.”
“I’m drawn to the relationship between colour, memory, identity, motherhood and the passage of time,” she said.
“My paintings are often large-scale, layered, and expressive, allowing emotion and movement to guide the composition.”
Yendell’s New York City debut, however, won’t be the only opportunity for her work to be seen abroad.
For two days beginning on Nov. 28, her art will be featured on a 25-metre LED tunnel in the heart of Florence, Italy as part of ExpoMetro — an event billed as one of the world’s most immersive public art exhibitions.
Her work will be accompanied by a QR code, allowing viewers to connect directly with Yendell through her website to learn more about her art.
“What I find particularly exciting about these international exhibitions is the opportunity to bring contemporary art into unexpected public spaces, making it accessible to people who might not otherwise encounter it,” she said.
Yendell also plans to highlight the work of other artists from across northern Ontario through her own art exhibition in the near future.
In May, she will launch Studio Superior North, a large-scale, juried contemporary art exhibition taking place at The Machine Shop.
Yendell says the goal of the local event is to bring together both emerging and established artists representing a wide range of artistic disciplines — including painting, sculpture, photography, textile arts, performance and film.
“Ultimately, I would love to see Studio Superior North grow into a recognizable platform for contemporary art in northern Ontario, with opportunities that continue well beyond this first exhibition,” Yendell said.
Meanwhile, Yendell’s contribution to the Times Square exhibition will be promoted through a livestream of the event, which will enable people in Sault Ste. Marie to view the event virtually.
The elementary school where she teaches also plans to livestream the art exhibition for all of her students.
“The idea that something I’ve created in my studio in northern Ontario will be reaching people in the middle of New York City is incredibly exciting,” she said.
“What makes it even more special is knowing that my students will be able to share in that experience.
“I hope it encourages them to dream big and recognize that creativity can open doors far beyond our community.”
More information on Yendell’s artwork can be found on Facebook, Instagram and her website.