Celebration of Life

Celebration of Life is a digital media showcase of MAPP 400 students, presenting an array of creative projects that explore various dimensions of the human experience through the lens of emerging digital media technologies. In this exhibition, students honour the legacies of their cherished family members and connections, celebrate cultural traditions, and explore the dynamics of community engagement. Moreover, they navigate personal struggles with mental health, striving to reconcile their authentic selves with societal expectations. Through 13 distinct digital media installations and performances, including video projection, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), these artistic endeavours offer a meaningful reflection on life's multifaceted journey. We invite you to join us in this celebration, as we contemplate our own narratives and embrace the richness of human existence. Statement by Jung-Ah Kim

See the full breakdown of each project here.

SHOWCASE HOURS: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

OPENING CEREMONY AND PERFORMANCE: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

ARTISTS: Baiqing Audrey Chen, Julia Dasilva-Lee, Taylor Dunfield, Olivia Farquhar, Sophia Galbraith, Juan Huerta Galicia, Rita Jiang, Jiyuan Liu, Murphy Liu Mengxi, Katarina Lopez, Griffen Penney, Michaela Van Der Hoeven, Sadie Williams, Qingsong Xu

PROJECT SUPERVISOR & SHOWCASE DIRECTOR: Sojung Bahng

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR & THEATRE TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR: Brian Frommer

CURATORIAL MANAGER & ARCHIVIST: Jung-Ah Kim

PEER ADVISOR & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:  Chutong Yu

SHOWCASE SPONSERS: DAN School of Drama & Music and Department of Film & Media,