Marcia Tavernese was born in London, Ontario and studied Visual Arts and Art Criticism at both the University of Windsor (BFA) and Southern Illinois University (MFA). Enthusiastically striving to express something personal with a very old language, Marcia excelled in the areas of painting, printmaking, photography and mixed media.

Searching for a new challenge and inspiration, Marcia attended the University of Western Ontario where her love for artistic expression quickly flourished at the School of Music, bringing a new vitality to her work and in the process, earning her a degree in Piano Technology.

Marcia also delights in being a voracious reader. This deep affection for the written word is evident in her work; negotiating between the lyrical, musical and symbolic interests in her life.

As a working professional, Marcia’s work has been showcased on both the international and domestic stage in the United States, Ireland, Scotland, Japan and Canada. Marcia currently  teaches Graphic/ Web Design at Mohawk College and works in her studio in Brantford, Ontario.

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