CONVERSATIONS WITH ELDERS
Our vision for this project is to work with artists and elders residing in the City of Toronto. In this project, we encourage elders from various neighbourhoods in Toronto to share their lived experiences and wisdom. Then for artists to collaborate with the elders to transform the elders’ experiences into artworks in any desired media (such as painting, poetry, music, textiles, photography, ceramics, sculpture, installation, etc) and to disseminate their knowledge to the public.
The main focus of this project is to produce opportunities for artists and elders to converse and connect in meaningful ways. During this process, we hope to foster stronger community connectivity and enhance the sense of belonging for people who live in the same neighbourhood.
PLAN YOUR VISITJURY
QU LEILEI
Contemporary Chinese artist, whose works are in collections at the British Museum, the Japan Modern Art Museum, the China National Art Museum, among many others.
NAVLIKA RAMJEE
Former teacher, education consultant, poet and author of Fig Loquat Orange.
DR. CHEN SHEN
Vice President Art and Culture and Senior Curator at the Royal Ontario Museum.
* Jury members in alphabetical order by the last names
