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.
Kaleido Paper Arts
︎ City of Craft | Craft Lab
︎ Community-Engaged Arts & Art Program
︎ Toronto, ON
︎ December 2019
As part of City of Craft, a collective dedicated to supporting independent artists and building community within Toronto’s craft scene, Paddy Leung was invited to design an accessible and meditative art activity for festival-goers. Drawing inspiration from the winter season and the delicate geometry of snowflakes, participants were guided to create origami snowflakes in both 2D and 3D forms. Each fold contributed to a unique pattern, reflecting the idea that, like snowflakes, every individual is different and holds their own beauty.
The activity was designed as a quiet, contemplative space within the bustling festival, offering attendees a chance to slow down, engage in hands-on art-making, and experience the meditative joy of folding paper. Through this project, Leung explored how participatory craft can foster creativity, personal reflection, and community connection, while celebrating the artistry, precision, and playfulness inherent in traditional origami techniques.
The activity was designed as a quiet, contemplative space within the bustling festival, offering attendees a chance to slow down, engage in hands-on art-making, and experience the meditative joy of folding paper. Through this project, Leung explored how participatory craft can foster creativity, personal reflection, and community connection, while celebrating the artistry, precision, and playfulness inherent in traditional origami techniques.
