PADDY LEUNG
Artist, Educator & Cultural Worker
I create participatory art projects and learning experiences that centre care, equity, and collective storytelling. My practice brings together art, education, and community engagement to support 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, racialized youth, and intergenerational connections.
Paddy Leung is a Toronto-based artist and arts educator working at the intersection of community care, cultural production, and social justice.
Their practice is rooted in collaboration, accessibility, and relationship-building, with a strong focus on 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, youth engagement, and public participation.
Through workshops, exhibitions, and large-scale community projects, Leung creates spaces where people can connect, share knowledge, and imagine more caring futures together. Their work has been presented in galleries, schools, and public spaces in partnership with arts organizations, school boards, and community groups.
Available for Projects, Workshops & Commissions — across Canada & Internationally.
The Nook: 🌺️🌺️🌺️
︎ Art Gallery of Ontario | AGO: Youth Council
︎ Guest Lead Artist Facilitator, Installation
︎ Toronto, ON
︎ June - February 2016
This project was developed in collaboration with the AGO Youth Council as an eight-week mentorship and facilitation initiative centered on co-design, experimentation, and learning through making. Working closely with the youth council, I supported participants in collectively shaping the direction of the project, emphasizing shared authorship and curiosity-led exploration.
For every three-hour sessions held on Wednesdays from June to August, I guided participants through a series of process-based exercises focused on paper arts, paper sculpture, and installation-based practices. The project introduced youth to the fundamentals of installation art, including spatial awareness, material relationships, and collective decision-making, while encouraging them to expand their imaginations using accessible and familiar materials.
This mentorship-based project also created space for me to share my own art practice, offering insight into my approaches to community-engaged and installation-based work. By prioritizing accessibility, experimentation, and collaboration, the project supported youth in developing confidence, creative agency, and a deeper understanding of contemporary art practices.
