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.
Yue Moon 完滿: Tiger With Wings 如虎添翼
︎ Chinatown BIA & STEPS Public Art
︎ Community-engaged Arts & Multimedia Public Art Program
︎ Toronto, ON
︎ December - March 2022
完滿 (Yue Moon) translates to "full circle," "completion," or "full moon." Starting in 2020, the Chinatown BIA and lead artists developed a unique multimedia public art program to connect the community and raise awareness of local businesses in Toronto’s Chinatown. This initiative led to the creation of Yue Moon 2020 and two distinct projects for Yue Moon 完滿: Tiger With Wings 如虎添翼 and the award-winning Yue Moon: Animated Light / 圓滿：舞動 with animation led by Winnie Troung.
In its third year, Yue Moon 完滿 continues to bring people together for a bright, uplifting public art experience—a creative escape from the winter's darkness and cold. Led by artists Paddy Leung and Meegan Lim during challenging times, the program culminated in a multimedia public art exhibit that brought the streets of Toronto’s Chinatown to life throughout February 2022, coinciding with Lunar New Year celebrations.
- Paddy Leung - Lead Artist & Designer
- Winnie Troung - Animation Lead
- Meegan Lim - Artist Assistant & Technical Designer Assistant
- Edan Maxam - Onsite Installation Assistant
- Aysia Tse - Artist Assistant
- Lily Ya Xaun Li - Artist Assistant
- Vincy Lim - Production Assembler
- Kathrine Cheng - Production Assembler
- Hot Pop Factory - Laser Cutting Services
- CV Studio - Printing Services
- Stellar Art Services - Professional Installers
Installation Locations: Downtown, Toronto
🏮️ 20 Lanterns designed by Paddy Leung
🏮️ 188 artworks made by the community members
👥 146 Community Participants
Artist Statement
Yue Moon 完滿: Tiger With Wings 如虎添翼 was inspired by traditional palace lanterns, which are created by assembling multiple panels into a single, cohesive structure. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I reimagined the project to engage participants online, making it accessible while maintaining the spirit of collaboration and creativity.
Participants were invited to design artwork for the lantern panels from home, using materials they could easily gather. Meegan and I demonstrated simple art techniques through online workshops, guiding participants to create designs inspired by the zodiac signs while learning about East Asian arts and cultural traditions. Submissions were collected digitally, and each piece was carefully printed and affixed to its own panel.
Meanwhile, behind the scenes, I worked with a small team to construct the lanterns and assemble the panels into a unified installation. This process balanced technical care with artistic vision, allowing the lanterns to shine as both a collaborative artwork and a symbol of connection.
Yue Moon 完滿: Tiger With Wings 如虎添翼 celebrates creativity, cultural heritage, and resilience, offering a shared space for reflection, learning, and joy even in times of physical separation.
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