Public Speaking

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Lynda Todd is a Canadian multi award winning artist whose work invites people to experience art beyond sight. Legally blind and colour blind, she transforms her perspective into richly textured pieces designed to be both seen and touched. Her work removes barriers and proves that art is not just viewed. It is felt, shared and experienced by everyone.

Her acclaimed series, Migration: Land, Air & Sea, explores the journeys of species such as salmon, caribou and the monarch butterfly, revealing both their beauty and vulnerability. With support from the Ontario Arts Council and the Province of Ontario, Lynda continues this work through Migration Continued, featuring the penguin, whale and polar bear. These works highlight the urgent need for conservation and the interconnectedness of all life.

“Please Touch”, is not a slogan. It is a statement of inclusion. My exhibits are designed to be fully 100% accessible so everyone, regardless of vision, mobility or sensory needs, can experience art equally.”

I’m grateful to have received funding from the Ontario Arts Council and the Province of Ontario to support my project Migration: Land, Air & Sea. This grant, awarded in 2025 helped bring the project to life and strengthened my commitment to accessible, inclusive art.

My sincere thanks to the Electric City Culture Council for their continued support with funding through the Grants for Individuals Grant made it possible to complete this work with accessibility at its core.