Biographies > Gertrude Cote-Malenfant

Gertrude Cote-Malenfant became interested in using seaweeds as an art medium in 1969 after observing scientific experiments using the material. Despite its fragility, she succeeded in mounting seaweed, preserving its texture and natural colours. This work attracted a great deal of interest in the 1970’s both in Canada and in France.  Gertrude is a native of Rimouski, Quebec. Her work is known all over Canada, France, Belgium, Switzerland and the US.