Yue Moon II

︎ Chinatown BIA & STEPS Public Art
︎ Community-engaged Arts & Multimedia Public Art Program
︎ Toronto, ON
︎ January - March 2021

Photograph by Tessar Lo

Yue Moon II is a community-based, multimedia public art program as part of Chinatown's 2021 Lunar New Year celebration. This co-created public art project features original artwork developed by participants through a series of online workshops. In partnership with STEPS Public Art & Chinatown BIA, PUFF Paddy served as the lead artist facilitator and designed 20 new sets of lanterns that showcased over 250 artworks created by community members.

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Yue Moon’s Team:

PUFF Paddy - Lead Artist & Designer
Linda Zang - Technical Designer Advisor Role
Meegan Lim - Artist Assistant Facilitator & Technical Designer Assistant
Tessar Lo - Production Assembler
Micah Adams - Production Assembler
Amanda McCavour - Production Assembler
Hot Pop Factory - Laser Cutting Services
CV Studio - Printing Services
Building Up - Professional Installers

Photograph by Mila Bright

Location Details:

︎Yummy Yummy Dumplings & Lait Night (79/81 Huron St.)
🏮️ 13 Lanterns designed by PUFF Paddy
🏮️ 234 artworks made by the community members

︎Rosewood Chinese Cuisine (463 Dundas West Street
🏮️ 5 Lanterns designed by PUFF Paddy
🏮️ 90 artwork made by the community members

︎Uncle Otis (329 Spadina Avenue)
🏮️ 2 Lanterns designed by PUFF Paddy
🏮️ 36 artwork made by the community members