Wendy Lu

Wendy Lu is a Hard of Hearing, Taiwan-born, Toronto-based multimedia artist whose work transforms personal experience into compelling visual expression. She graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Specialized Honours in Visual Arts. She lost her hearing at age three due to meningitis and later underwent left-brain surgery and three cochlear implant surgeries in her right ear. Wendy’s artistic practice spans drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media, illustration, and digital art. Combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary techniques, she uses diverse methods to create layered, textured imagery in acrylics, oils, watercolour, gouache, pencils, and markers. Blending realism, surrealism, and abstraction, Wendy has developed a distinctive voice that bridges tradition and contemporary expression. Her art explores urban landscapes, green architecture, and breakthrough technologies, aiming to foster sustainable communities and support mental health. Her work functions as a visual thought experiment, creatively expanding on a wide range of concepts and references while mapping out forms of non-normative experiences and possibilities. Resilience and experimentation define her practice, transforming challenges into opportunities for creative exploration while engaging audiences and offering fresh perspectives in contemporary art.