Colleen Wolstenholme facts for kids
Colleen Wolstenholme (born May 31, 1963) is a Canadian artist. She was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Colleen Wolstenholme is famous for making large sculptures of everyday things. She is especially known for her big sculptures that look like medicine pills.
About Colleen Wolstenholme
Colleen Wolstenholme is an artist from Canada. She creates unique sculptures. Her art often makes people think about the world around them.
Early Life and Education
Colleen Wolstenholme started her art journey in Nova Scotia. She studied at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD). She attended from 1982 to 1986. Later, she went back to NSCAD in 1989.
After her studies, she earned a special art degree. This degree was called a Master of Fine Arts. She got it from the State University of New York. In 1996, she returned to NSCAD. This time, she came back to teach art to other students.
Art and Music
Colleen Wolstenholme has a connection to music too. In 1997, she went on tour with her friend, Sarah McLachlan. They toured with the Lilith Fair rock festival. Lilith Fair was a music festival that featured many women musicians.
Colleen also helped write a song. It was on Sarah McLachlan's album called Surfacing. Because the album sold so many copies, Colleen earned a gold record. This means the album was very popular.
Where to See Her Art
Colleen Wolstenholme's art is shown in important places. Her sculptures are part of the collections at major art galleries. These include the National Gallery of Canada. Her art is also at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
She also has public art that everyone can see. One famous piece is called Buspar Column. It is a tall sculpture. You can find it near the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The city of Montreal owns this artwork.
