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.
New Sky
︎ BIG on Bloor Festival of Arts & Culture - Curated by Darren Leu
︎ Installation
︎ Toronto, ON
︎ July 2017
The BIG on Bloor Festival of Arts & Culture is a community and city-building festival featuring hundreds of culturally significant events, activities, displays, and exhibitions. Organized by the Bloor Improvement Group (BIG), the festival takes place each summer along a car-free stretch of Bloor Street West between Dufferin and Lansdowne, celebrating local arts, culture, and community.
Artist Statement
On June 1st, the world celebrates International Children’s Day. Especially meaningful this year in light of the growing international refugee crisis, I aimed to create a safe and welcoming space for children and their families at the BIG on Bloor Festival. Inspired by Japanese fish kites, or Koinobori, my installation featured sky streamers that create an immersive display of colour and movement overhead. Through this work, I hope to celebrate the magic and innocence of childhood and remind viewers of the importance of preserving and elevating the needs of children in our communities.
