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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