About

Marie is a multi-disciplinary artist, poet and performer living in gratitude on the unceded and traditional territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples. She is the current Poet Laureate of Victoria, BC.

Whether encountered in print or performance, Marie’s poetry leads with compassion. She aims to create moments of intimacy and connection with her work, tapping into that particular collaborative magic that happens between an artist and an attentive audience. Marie performs at a wide variety of venues ranging from literary festivals and interdisciplinary arts events to poetry slams. She has published poetry with Oratorealis, Untethered Magazine, The Chestnut Review, The Hellebore, and Room Magazine, among others. Her debut full-length book of poetry, Soft Shelters, is available at Write Bloody North. 

Marie’s visual art takes many forms. From film, painting and mixed-media collage to collaborative, sound-reactive lighting installations, the unifying element is a celebration of beauty and connection. She has exhibited work in galleries, art festivals and outdoor venues across Western Canada.

As an educator, Marie has witnessed firsthand the empowering and transformative nature of these art forms. She knows art not only has the ability to change lives, it can also save them. Marie firmly believes in everyday acts of intrepid beauty. She believes in the power of stories shared.

Marie is available for performances, speaking engagements, commissioned poetry, creative consulting, workshop facilitation, mentorships, editing and coaching. Reach out via the button below if you are dreaming up an event that could use a poet.