129 Tecumseth St, Toronto, ON, M6J 2H2
Lower Toronto Route
Gestures of Remembering
Exhibited artists: Emma Nishimura & Linda Sormin
Curated by: Mel Trojkovic
Through their distinct artistic practices, Emma Nishimura and Linda Sormin use their chosen mediums as languages to delve into family ancestries, histories of displacement, and personal identities. In Gestures of Remembering, Nishimura and Sormin embark on personal journeys in collaboration with their family members, seeking to recall and unravel the intricate tapestries of their family histories. This exploration brings to light the fallible nature of memory and generational storytelling, emphasizing the profound necessity to hold onto these narratives. Working with their hands to form and mould clay, reproduce intricate dress patterns, and transcribe interviews and mythologies, both artists present works that stand as testaments to the resilience of memory and the enduring importance of memory and the enduring importance of preserving familial legacies.
Duration: 30 minutes
Join Gallery Director, Mel Trojkovic, in conversation with Emma Nishimura and Linda Sormin in an Instagram Live event as we tour and discuss the themes explored in “Gestures of Remembering”.