Chantal Menard Biography
photo by: Brad Miller @ www.munkyhaus.com



Choosing to mix her media using materials such as bone, hair, mirror and lace, Chantal Menard's method is a Frankensteinian approach fused with Pandoras curiosity. Her assemblages and collages are metaphorical revelations of closeted emotional skeletons that allow us to look at the inherent need to compartmentalize secrets and feelings as well as confront personal demons within.

Chantal claims to have been born in a cyclone, sired by a lonely machinist and raised by a den of witches. She fondly recalls her earliest memories as being the birth of her brother, Eric Menard and shortly thereafter, attending the funeral of a family friend.

Chantal draws inspiration from an array of subject matter:folk art, religious iconography, Music, Romantic poetry, Metaphysics & Magic.

Chantal resides in Los Angeles where she can be found amongst the galleries, fulfilling commissions, modeling for fine artists, playing her piano and designing for her jewelry line, Bone Amie.
 

EXHIBITIONS/PAST SHOWS

 
*February 10, 2007. "Paint by Numbers." Corey Helford Gallery, Culver City, CA.

*February 9, 2007. "Dark Hearts and Broken Vows." Strychnin Gallery, NYC, NewYork.

*January 12, 2007. "Black Dahlia Show." Regent Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.

*November 4, 2006. "Zombie Show" curated by Johnny Vampotna. Zombie Heaven, Venice, CA.

*October 28, 2006: "Mommy, Mommy, There's an Artist Under My Bed." Corey Helford Gallery, Culver City, CA.

*October 27, 2006: "Arcanum." Strychnin Gallery, New York City, NY.

*July 15, 2006: “Bergamont Invasion II.” Copro Nason Gallery, Santa Monica, CA.

*July 14, 2006: “Hook Manor.” Group Show curated by Natalia Fabia. Thinkspace Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.

*June 16, 2006: Eye Candy. Table 13 Gallery, Ventura, CA.

*June 10, 2006: Cohorts and Accomplices. M Modern Gallery, Palm Springs, CA.

* June 6, 2006: The Concert of the Beast. El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles, CA.

*April 22, 2006: Hand Made Volume 2. Davy Jones is featured in Exhibition and Book Release. Curated by Karl Marc and Chantal Menard. Copro Nason Gallery, Santa Monica, CA.

*April 10, 2006: The Politics of Compassion. Anomaly Studios, Pasadena, CA.

*January 7, 2006: Mash Up. Mourning Glory Collaborative with Jacqueline Presant. The Hive Gallery and studios, Los Angeles, CA
* November 19, 2005: Blast From the Past. M Modern Gallery, Palm Springs, CA.

* November 19, 2005: Black Market @ Black Maria Gallery. Los Angeles, CA.

*October 28, 2005: Closing Caskets Closing Party for the Coffin Show featuring Altar of Seven Sins Installation by Chantal Menard. Black Maria Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.

*October 22, 2005: Samhain Group Show. Copro Nason Gallery, Santa Monica, CA.

*October 14, 2005: Exquisite Corpse Show. The Consort Collaborative with Natalia Fabia and Korin Faught. Toy room Gallery, Sacramento, CA.

*October 8, 2005: Coffin Show. Black Maria Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.

*October, 2005: Halloween Installation in Plush Lounge. The Key Club, Los Angeles, CA.

*August 8, 2005: Black Sunday. Private Unveiling of Altar of Seven Sins. Pasadena, CA.

*June 18, 2005: Bergamont Invasion @ Copro Nason. Copro Nason Gallery, Santa Monica, CA.

*May, 2005: Anniversary Show. Group show celebrating one year anniversary of Los Angeles Gallery Row. MJ Higgins Fine Arts, Los Angeles, CA.

*May, 2005: Deck Show. Group Exhibition of original Skateboards. Civil Board Shop. Duarte, CA.

*May 6, 2005: Tattoo Group Show. Rosemarys Billy Goat, Los Angeles, CA.

*April 1, 2005: April Fools Show. Featuring Eden Installation. Rosemarys Billy Goat, Los Angeles, CA.

*March 13, 2005: Still Life Runway Show. BoneAmie pairs up with Siamese Hooker in Fashion and Couture Mayhem. The Vanguard, Hollywood, CA.

*February 12, 2005: Kinky Show. Uno Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

*February 4, 2005: Hand Made Volume 1. Jolly Roger is featured in this Exhibition and Book featuring the artwork of internationally recognized tattoo artists. Low-Fi Kustoms Gallery, San Francisco, CA.

*October 9, 2004: Art*Throb Curator Birthday Bash. Blue Space, Hollywood, CA.
*September 18, 2004: Farewell Inshallah. Last Group Show @ Inshallah Gallery. Los Angeles, CA.

*August 13, 2004: Opening the Gold Bar. Park Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, CA.

*May 15, 2004: Bloody Mary. Group show in conjunction with opening of Gallery Row. The Plasma Center, Los Angeles, CA.

*July 19, 2003: The Neon is Glowing. Shogun Studios anniversary show, Curated by Chantal Menard. Shogun Studios, Pasadena, CA.

*May 2003: Gods, Goddesses, Monsters & Icons. Equator II, San Gabriel, CA.