Dayna McLeod facts for kids
Dayna McLeod (born in 1972) is an artist from Montreal, Canada. She creates exciting performance art and video art. Her work often explores ideas about women and different ways people express themselves.
Dayna studied art at the Alberta College of Art and Design. She also earned a special degree called an M.F.A. from Concordia University. Now, she is working on her Ph.D. at the same university.
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Dayna McLeod's Artistic Journey
Dayna McLeod often performs at various events in Montreal. These include Kiss My Cabaret and the Edgy Women Festival. Her art combines live performances, creative remixes, and cabaret styles.
She has performed many times at the Edgy Women Festival. Her unique art has been shown all over the world. One of her most famous projects was "Cougar For a Year." For this project, she wore animal print clothing every day. This lasted from June 1, 2012, to June 1, 2013. This project won an award from La Centrale. It was recognized for its honesty and bravery. Dayna has also won other awards for her work. She has received funding for her video projects. This funding comes from the Canada Council and the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.
Dayna is also a talented video maker. She often performs directly for the camera in her videos. Sometimes, she mixes her own performances with other video clips. Examples of her video work include Ultimate SUB Ultimate DOM: Maria Von Trapp & Mary Poppins. Another one is That's Right Diana Barry- You Needed Me.
Selected Artworks
Dayna McLeod has created many interesting pieces of art. Here are some examples of her performance art and videos.
Performance Art Examples
- 2016 - Uterine Concert Hall, Darling Foundry
- 2016 - What’s in the Box?, La Chapelle Theatre, Montreal
- 2015 - Santa’s Wife and The Baby Dyke, Centaur Theatre, Montreal
- 2012 - Cougar For a Year
- 2009 - AV Machine, a collaboration with Alexis O’Hara
- 2007 - Car Wash!, La Centrale, Montreal
- 2004 - The One: a collaboration, with Jackie Gallant, Studio 303, Montreal
- 2001 - Tales From the Canadian Beaver trilogy (Oh Canada, Show us Your Beaver; Beaver Fever; Santa Beaver)
Video Art Examples
- 2015 - Undercover Lesbian SUPERCUT (Rizzoli & Isles S1.E6)
- 2015 - Older Woman Gentlemanly Dating with a Lesbian Ending SUPERCUT (Psych S5.E4)
- 2014 - The Woman Who Paints in Blood Anti-Aging SUPERCUT
- 2014 - Creep, a collaboration with Jackie Gallant
- 2011 - Nothing Compares to You
- 2011 - Don't Ask Don't Tell Gay, Gay, Gay
- 2009 - Ultimate SUB Ultimate DOM: Maria Von Trapp & Mary Poppins
- 2009 - That's Right Diana Barry- You Needed Me
- 2005 - Pleasure Zone
- 2004 - Dad, Don’t be Mad
- 2000 - The Bathroom Tapes: Track 3; Take 4 ("My Man")
