Gratefully funded by the Calgary Arts Development Project Grant!
HOME Residency
MEET THE ARTISTS: Thurs-Sat 11am-6pm
For newcomers, home can be a place left behind, a space in flux, or a future still being imagined. For Indigenous artists, home is rooted in ancestral land, community, and resilience, often in the face of historical and ongoing displacement. This residency creates a space for dialogue between these experiences, revealing shared struggles and points of connection while honoring the complexities of each perspective.
Home Residency brings together five Newcomer and Indigenous artists — Kseniia Koshmai, Yu Chen, Shea Iles, Jona Redwood, and Ezgi Türker — whose practices explore different understandings of home through miniature boxes, portraiture, beaded game cards, dreamcatchers and letters.
The residency creates space for dialogue between these perspectives, fostering connection while honouring the distinct histories, relationships, and experiences each artist carries. Over July and August, the artists will explore what home means to them individually, drawing from their own histories, cultures, memories, and lived experiences while also developing a collaborative artwork and offering public workshops.
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I am a Calgary-based Indigenous artist and owner of T & T Dreamcatchers. My work centers on creating intentional, handcrafted pieces that blend modern materials with natural gemstones and designs that step away from the traditional looks. Each piece is made to support grounding, self expression, and personal connection. Through dreamcatchers, jewelry, and interactive craft experiences, I focus on creating accessible ways for people to engage with meaning and mindfulness in everyday life. My practice is rooted in authenticity, respect, and the belief that art can be beautiful, purposeful and healing while offering not just something to see, but something to feel.