TALKING ART / World-Building and Storytelling through Visual Art

Wednesday, November 6^th @ 7:00 PM – Online

Talking Art is a curated series of artist talks and conversations held in advance of the Eastside Culture Crawl festival. The Talking Art program take place virtually, with each artist talk being presented online and hosted by a moderator. This program will further provide an opportunity for artists to expose their work and ideas to the public and for the public to get a more intimate opportunity to see work in a variety of media by artists in their communities.

World-Building and Storytelling through Visual Art

Online discussion with:

• Aimée Henny Brown
• Jaime Giraldo
• Kari Kristensen

Join us for an engaging panel, “World-Building and Storytelling through Visual Art,” where a panel of Eastside Arts District artists will explore the power of art to reshape perceptions and create new worlds. Aimée Henny Brown will highlight how collage serves as both a medium and a method for envisioning possible futures. Jaime Giraldo will share his handcrafted, wordless book Ubaratutu, a visual narrative that invites readers on an open-ended journey through imagery. Finally, Kari Kristensen will discuss her mural The Guardians, commissioned by Ignite Pizzeria in South Surrey, which aims to share a story of community identity by celebrating the beauty of the natural environment. Together, these artists will unpack the diverse ways visual art inspires imagination, connection, and a sense of belonging.

Moderated by Sierra MacTavish