Almost Live episode #177
Enjoy a described tour through award-winning low vision artist Lynda Todd’s solo exhibition, currently on display at John M. Parrott Art Gallery in Belleville, Ontario. Known for her tactile artistry, Lynda Todd has gained acclaim for blending accessibility with environmental storytelling, making her art both inclusive and impactful.
A Journey Through Migration features textured depictions of wolves, elephants, whooping cranes, whales, and butterflies spotlighting the critical challenges of habitat loss and climate change.
Host Amy Amantea will joined by artist Lynda Todd, who will present descriptive highlights and insights into her process and themes in her work.
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Guest Bio
Lynda Todd is a talented tactile artist whose work blends texture, accessibility, and narrative depth, inviting viewers to experience art beyond the visual. Legally blind and colour-blind, she is driven by her passion for inclusivity, Lynda creates textured art that can be both seen and felt, making her pieces accessible to a wider audience, including those with visual impairments. Her “Migration: Land, Air & Sea” series has gained critical acclaim, exploring the beauty and complexity of migration through species like Salmon, Caribou and the Monarch Butterfly. Her Migration Continued Series will entail the Sea Turtles, Whooping Cranes, and African Elephants. With grants from the Ontario Arts Council and the Province of Ontario and other awards, Lynda’s art continues to break barriers, promoting accessibility and sparking meaningful conversations about endangered species and the importance of universal art engagement.
Lynda Todd website: https://lyndatodd.com
