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.
DIY Workshop Series: Kites! Workshop
︎ Paddy Leung & Paperhouse Studios
︎ Lead Artist Facilitator, Art Programs
︎ Toronto, ON
︎ July 2015
This project was inspired by traditional East Asian kite-making, a practice that has shaped my own artistic roots and personal history. Growing up, Paddy Leung loved making kites as a child, and this early passion became a meaningful way to connect with their culture and creative imagination. Through this workshop, Leung wanted to share that joy with others who were interested in exploring their own connections to Asian culture and arts.
In collaboration with Paperhouse Studio, Leung developed and led a DIY kite-making workshop as part of a broader series of free, accessible art programs. With funding from the Neighbourhood Arts Network and support from my Coupe de Coeur fundraiser, all materials, including handmade paper, kite spools, and tools, were provided at no cost to participants. I guided attendees through two traditional kite-making techniques, Owl and Gunya-gunya kites, encouraging experimentation, play, and hands-on learning.
This project reflects Leung’s ongoing commitment to inclusive, care-driven, and community-focused art programming. By combining cultural heritage, craft, and creative engagement, the workshop offered participants an opportunity to explore tradition, make tangible art, and experience the joy of sharing cultural knowledge through making. It also deepened Leung’s own connection to their roots, inspiring further exploration of East Asian artistic practices in my ongoing work.
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