Immersive Art & Hanfu

Artists-in-Residence, September 2022
Yu Chen, Noah Haruki, and
Tina Han

As autumn sweeps in, and trees, in anticipation of sleep, let go of fiery-coloured leaves, we look forward to our September 2022 artist residency. Immersive Art and HanFu will engage all of your senses through a variety of unique activities. Artists-in-residence, Yu Chen, Noah Haruki, and Tina Han will be hosting workshops and events, all of which are rooted in their Chinese culture. Delve into the excitement of learning and register for one or more of these incredible experiences:

  • Hanfu Life Drawing Night

  • DIY Lantern Workshop

  • Ink Painting on Fan Workshop

  • and more!

For more information and to register: Sparrow Events and Workshops.

Visit Sparrow throughout the month of September to view artworks inspired by Chinese culture within an Asian-style installation. Along with the many workshops, there will be opportunities to be photographed in traditional Chinese Hanfu!

  • YU CHEN

  • NOAH HARUKI

  • TINA HAN

  • YU CHEN

  • NOAH HARUKI

  • TINA HAN

  • Yu Chen

    @THIS_IS_YU_CHEN_ART_COLLECTION

    Growing up in China and based in Calgary, Yu Chen has over 10 years of professional training from China and the United States. She specializes in oil painting, but is skilled in a variety of media and techniques.

    Inspired by Western painting styles and her own Eastern culture, her recent series of works - Meditation and Hanfu Beauty - reveal her self-exploration of cultural identity. Her focus on Western realism and compelling choice of subject matter present a unique perspective of Asian culture.

    Yu Chen earned her BA degree in Fine Art from Western Oregon University and Guangxi Art Institute. In 2017, her work was selected for the Juror’s Choice Award at the Dan and Gail Cannon Gallery, Western Oregon University. and two of her paintings were purchased by the Werner University Centre Collection.

  • Noah Haruki

    NOAH HARUKI ART

    Noah Haruki is a third generation Japanese Canadian seeking to connect with his heritage through art. In both painting and ceramic art, Noah uses traditional mediums and techniques to produce works with a strong sense of classical Japanese aesthetics.

    Noah’s ceramic art focuses on the traditional mishima slip-inlay technique. The stamped patterns have a rustic charm that embody wabi-sabi principles. This type of ceramic decoration has a long history in Japan and Korea and has been revered by tea masters for centuries. Noah uses local Canadian clays and often incorporates motifs inspired by local wildlife and nature.

  • Tina Han

    @TINAHANPHOTO

    Tina Han is an award winning photographer and videographer. Her awards include the Financial Times Asian Artist Emerging Voices Award and the Special Award for CPAFFC at the 2nd Chinese Korean Share Your Dream Film Festival. She holds an MFA from the Beijing Film Academy.