She is known for her sculptures and for her video-based show "Anatomy of a Protest" Coburn initially gained notice for her sculptural works that explored lesbian life and sexuality.
In a show at the Oakville Galleries , her sculpture Leda and the Beaver , a bronze tribute to Joyce Wieland and the myth of Leda and the Swan , generated controversy with its visual pun. Barnicke Gallery , curated by Barbara Fischer.
Alongside several photographs and sculptural works, it featured Slut Nation: Anatomy of a Protest. This video documented the world's first Slutwalk protest initiated in after Toronto Constable Michael Sanguinetti reportedly stated, "Women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized.
Wendy developed the groundbreaking course " Making Gender: LBGTQ Studio " which seeks to foster a greater awareness and understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer cultures and subcultures. In addition, she was appointed a Fellow of the Mark S. Coburn died in This article about a Canadian sculptor is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wendy Coburn. Art Museum at the University of Toronto. Retrieved 9 March Hamilton Spectator.
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