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.
Mid-Summer Masquerade
︎ Xpace Cultural Centre
︎ Community-Engaged Arts, Art Program
︎ Toronto, ON
︎ July 2018
In the summer of 2018, Paddy Leung was invited to host a mask-making workshop at Xpace Cultural Centre, offering a playful and participatory way for the public and Xpace’s community to engage with art. Inspired by Leung’s earlier mask-making events, participants were encouraged to explore self-expression and creativity through the design and decoration of their own masks, while enjoying the exhibitions on display.
This workshop emphasized hands-on, accessible, and process-based art-making, creating a welcoming environment where individuals of all ages and experience levels could experiment freely. The project allowed participants to engage with materials, colors, and forms in ways that reflected their personal stories, identities, and imagination.
As a not-for-profit, artist-run centre, Xpace supports emerging and student artists, designers, curators, and writers by providing professional exhibition opportunities, workshops, panels, and events that respond directly to the needs of their communities. By hosting the mask-making event, Leung contributed to Xpace’s mission of fostering inclusive, engaging, and community-driven artistic experiences while connecting with participants through shared creativity and playful exploration.
To find out more information about :
- Xpace Cultural Centre
- munchemunch (cookies)
