Wendy Ackrell
San Francisco-based artist Wendy Ackrell has worked as a painter for over two decades, primarily exploring abstraction but returning to figuration in recent years. Originally a writer, she incorporates fiber art, poetry, and mixed media into her work. Wendy is of the firm belief that joy in the act of creation — and the wonder in alchemizing the quotidian into something precious and perceived anew — is a resounding yes to life. She is currently investigating kintsugi, the Japanese art of repair, both as artistic metaphor and a celebration of resilience. Wendy received her B.A. in English from Duke University. She studies at The Alternative Art School, an online community of artists founded by art writer and curator Nato Thompson. Wendy made five paintings in response to five Bay Area poets’ work for San Francisco Beautiful Muni 2020 that were displayed on buses throughout the city, and she recently completed a 400 pound heart for SFGH’s Hearts in San Francisco 2023. Her great passion is creating and experiencing public art.
