Chantal Menard
Chantal Menard’s attendance of Catholic School, coupled with constant reminders of her Dutch- Indonesian heritage, has made for a profound fascination with the art and magic of “ritualistic practices.” The daily acts of sacrificial devotion incorporating iconic imagery, relics, and altars are ingrained into Chantal’s core and will continually play a heavy role in her work and her being. A series of Chantal’s “Body Modification” photography and poetry will be released in Europe in 2006. Also forthcoming is her new contribution to the book Hand Made. Chantal is exploring possibilities in performance art and is in a new phase of her jewelry/merchandise line called “BONE AMIE.” Sean Cheetham’s portrait of Chantal Menard holds the prestigious honor of being featured in the National Portrait Gallery of London.