The Power Plant

Renowned Chinese-Canadian multimedia artist Ken Lum talks about his experience living and working in the US through the Trump era, his recent solo show Death and Furniture and his views on the Canadian art scene and cultural policy.

Award-winning Canadian writer, curator and artist Anique Jordan discusses the impact of community on her work, touching on the concept of hauntology, as well as the triumphs and challenges of organizing a performance like The Feast.

In this French episode, multimedia artists Anna Binta Diallo and Berirouche Feddal get together with the host, Diane Gistal, to discuss their friendship, the concepts of memory and nostalgia, and the importance of archives in both of their artistic practices.

Toronto-based multimedia artist Timothy Yanick Hunter talks about the impact and inspiration that producers and DJs have on his practice, reflecting on his introduction to sampling and the rules inherent in appropriation and repurposing.

British-born, Nigerian-Canadian artist Oluseye talks about the importance of his West African heritage in his multi-media projects and the significant role travel plays in his practice.

Nigerian-Canadian installation and photography artist Kosisochukwu Nnebe shares when she first called herself an artist, her growing body of work, sources of motivation and the concept of opacity in relation to Black identity.

Visual artists Leila Zelli and Michaëlle Sergile engage in an exciting discussion around the potential of archives, the role of the artist as a historian, and the Montreal art scene at large.

Anishinaabe artist, curator, and educator Raven Davis discusses their artistic journey, connections between art and spirituality, and embracing the role of the activist-artist.

Sri Lankan-born multimedia artist Rajni Perera delves into the importance of self-representation, how science fiction informs her practice of world-building, and what keeps her going through the many challenges of working as an artist today.

Multidisciplinary artists Caroline Monnet and Léuli Eshrāghi reflect on their respective creative practices, discussing the inherent potentials of art making.

London-based non-binary multimedia artist Sin Wai Kin discusses speech acts and their power, using personal experience to communicate universal messages, and what inspired the artist to incorporate drag into their practice.

Esteemed visual artist June Clark shares the many aspects of her meditative practice, revealing what excites and concerns her most in modern art; and describes her upcoming exhibition Witness at The Power Plant.