2023
About the Program
From our eyes, to our mouth, to our hands… to our favourite things, our clothes, and our surroundings. All of these things make up who we are. But how do we really see ourselves?
When the great Dutch painter Rembrandt went bankrupt, he chose to save one thing from his seized possessions: the mirror. He did so because it allowed him to continue to paint self-portraits.
Today, our lives are filled with camera filters and informed by various voices. But if we slow down and take a careful look, who do we see? Self-portraits are not only pieces of art, but also a way to learn about ourselves and the people around us.
What does your nose look like? Does your outside match your inside? What makes you, you? Pick up a pen and look in the mirror. Follow in the footsteps of master painters and draw your very own self-portrait.
From the Curating Team
Through hands-on workshops and games, participants delve into Taiwan's history, culture, and ethnic migration, fostering intimacy reminiscent of sailors collaborating amid unknown challenges. Activities include painting, puzzles, and natural dyeing, guided by Taiwanese craft masters. Participants bond, gaining insight and creating cherished memories akin to the Era of Exploration.
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TAIWANfest Toronto is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples, that is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We acknowledge our privilege to be gathered here, and commit to work with and be respectful to the Indigenous peoples of this land while we engage in meaningful conversations of culture and reconciliation.