Jui-Hung Ni: How to be an Artist in Leeds in One Month?

Taiwanese artist Jui-Hung Ni will share drawings and photographs from her residency in Leeds over the last few weeks, exploring her time in the city. Make sure to book tickets as availability is limited.

Friday 10 March 2023

6pm-8pm
Convention House, St Mary’s St, Leeds LS9 7DP

On my flight to Leeds, I have been making reflections. I have struggled with my career as an artist for a long time. After finishing reading a book called “The Death of Artist” by William Deresiewicz, I felt very lost and confused about my future.

I got a chance to stay at East Street Arts as a resident artist for a month and I thought I could just push the reset button, and re-start a new life here as an artist, with limited money & time. I found myself in the best studio I have had and visited the Leeds Artist Show, understanding what it is to be an artist in Leeds. I have been exploring the city for late-night gigs at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds Playhouse and Meanwood Park.

This sharing will be drawings and photography of my short stay and showing how I gave myself to one city. I feel like I am part of the city now.

This event is part of the UK-Taiwan artist exchange with artists Jui-Hung Ni and Sayang, in partnership with Platform Asia and Taipei Artist Village.

Find out more about the exchange here: eastst.art/artist-exchange

   

    

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