Event Info
A Whimsical Dance of Porcelain
An exhibition showcasing Mengya's porcelain tableware with a sculpture twist
Wednesday 3 - 5 PM
Thursday 11 - 3
Friday 11 - 5
Saturday 11 - 1
Free
Opening: Thursday 1st August 2024
Opening 7 - 10 PM on August 1st
Event Description
"A Whimsical Dance of Porcelain" interlaces Mengya Zhao’s Asian heritage with Canada's vibrant multicultural ethos, exploring themes of resilience and fluid identity through porcelain tableware. Initially hesitant to embrace porcelain, Mengya discovered its profound connection to her cultural roots. This revelation led her to create tableware that transcends functionality, embodying the complexity and beauty of personal and collective narratives.
Her work, inspired by spontaneous structural compositions, reflects her upbringing and interactions within a diverse cultural landscape. The malleability and rapid fusion of porcelain have been pivotal in her stylistic development, symbolizing self-reflection and the continual reshaping of one's path. This exhibition features functional tableware as pure artistic sculpture, with pieces that can be used as mugs, cups, candle holders, and more.
Venue
2516 Douglas Street
Open / Operational
In-Person Event
Thu. August 1st 2024 - Sat. August 24th 2024 + Add to Calendar
the fifty fifty arts collective
