2022.10.06 - Uprooting and Reconciliation: Unpacking Identity as an Asian Adoptee
Following a presentation of the work of Corinne Beaumier, An Laurence 安媛 and 童宙 Tong Zhou Lafrance, the three artists featured in the exhibition How far can we see within?, the audience will be invited to take part in a discussion on Asian and adoptee identity. The discussion aims, on the one hand, to open a dialogue between Asian adoptees and their communities of origin through art, and on the other hand, to offer a space of solidarity and safe expression for international adoptees.
How far can we see within? brings together the works of three Chinese-Quebec artists who explore their identity as transracial adoptees and respond to feelings of confusion, grief, nostalgia, and frustration. Stemming from shared concerns, the works echo each other, inviting the public to enter into a contemporary dialogue about identity. Considering that in 2018 Quebec had 20,000 internationally adopted persons, the exhibition is part of a reflection on memory and belonging that deserves a greater place in the public sphere.
More information about the exhibition
The discussion will be held at La Centrale on October 6th at 06:00 p.m. in French, questions and interventions from the audience can be asked in French or English.
Free, no reservation necessary, within the limits of available places
Image : Approchez, je vous raconterai ce que j'ai oublié, An Laurence 安媛 ©Laurence Ly, Accès Asie