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Gail Kennedy
Artist Talk
3 pm, November 13, 2015
David Spinks Theatre
FREE, Everyone Welcome
Emmy Award Winning Make-up Artist Gail Kennedy discusses her work in various motion picture films, television and theatre.
Born in Montana into a family of “artistic and clever siblings,” Gail Kennedy was demanding a better quality of work early. When given a ‘standard grey’ colouring crayon at the age of 5, she decided her work required something more. “I need browny grey!” Luckily, her older sister understood her need and bought her the big box set.
It was during her acting years in university, when creating a 60 year old character make-up for herself, that the make-up artist was born. With continuing study, enthusiasm and experimentation, Gail has risen to the pinnacle of her profession, garnering an Emmy for her work on Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, and three additional Emmy Nominations; two for Into the West, and one for the miniseries Fargo. She and her team recently won a Hollywood Makeup Guild Award for their work on Fargo. Other credits in her past 35 years of work include, Legends of the Fall, The Assassination of Jesse James, the Canadian World War I feature, Passchendaele, Hell on Wheels, and the soon to be released feature film, Forsaken. Ms. Kennedy also heads the make-up department for The Calgary Opera.
A born teacher, she uses her knowledge and vast professional experience to teach workshops locally and internationally.
When not busy making up the stars, Gail enjoys computer graphic arts, singing, Jazzercise and kayaking – but not at the same time!
Contact:
finearts | finearts@uleth.ca
