About
Immerse yourself in a world of artistic wonder at the Fall 2023 Student Art Exhibition, proudly presented by the Hart House Student Art Committee. This captivating exhibition showcases the exceptional talent and creativity of our student artists. Wander through the 2nd floor hallway, where each stroke of paint, each brush of charcoal, and each click of the camera tells a unique story. From captivating paintings to thought-provoking photographs, this exhibition celebrates a diverse range of artistic expressions. Discover the emerging voices and visionary perspectives of our talented student artists as they navigate themes of identity, society, and personal experiences.
Stay tuned for more information about the Call for Submissions, artists, artworks, and opening event!
Generation Why
This student art exhibition explores the theme: “Generation Why” –a generation that finds itself at the crossroads of the past, present, and future. In our modern, ever-evolving world, we find ourselves nostalgic towards tangibles and intangibles, experiences, impressions, and emotions of the past – suspended in our memories, forever out of reach. "Generation Why" is more than a label; it’s a generation that thrives on questioning and wondering about the world it has inherited and the one it is shaping. We are a generation caught in a whirlwind of rapid transformation, grappling with profound societal shifts and technological advances. As we stand at this pivotal moment, we can’t help but wonder how we will situate ourselves in this ever-changing landscape.
The artists featured in this exhibition approached the theme in diverse ways–from expressing the way we reconstruct the places of our youth to how our unique generational experiences shape our identities. Their works are a bridge between the past and the present, capturing our generation perspective on how to make sense of our past and present as we forge a path into the future. The exhibition beckons you to question, to wonder, and to reflect on what it means to be part of this transformative generation.
–Sophie Disch and Chloe Lee, Hart House Student Art Committee Student Projects Co-Chairs
Featured Artists
- Afnan Rahman
- Amelia Hui
- Anouk de Gouvello
- Christina Dinh
- Diana Lawryshyn
- Diana Yin
- Grace Eaton
- Hanfu Gong
- Megan Price
- Mehdia Hassan
- Ming Yang
- Nadia Mariyan Smith
- Natalie Wang
- Noor Al-Sehail
- Norah Lo
- Sammi Herlich
- Sunnie Hu
- Tamara Thabet-Elias
- Yixuan Guo
- Yunni Peng
Organizer
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Sophie Disch
Art Committee Student Projects Co-Chair 2023-24
Sophie Disch is a second-year Rotman Commerce and Cinema Studies student. She is French-German and grew up in Paris and Southern Germany. Sophie became involved in the arts while attending an arts-focused high school in New York and enjoys making short films and working with pencils and oil pastels. She joined the Hart House Art Committee in the Fall of 2022 to share her passion for art and promote art on campus.
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Chloe Lee
Art Committee Student Projects Co-Chair 2023-24
Chloe Lee is a first-year undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Architecture. As the Student Projects Subcommittee Co-Chair, Chloe organizes various student-led art events, including the Talking Walls Exhibition and the Art Market.
Chloe belies that art could connect people from different backgrounds and foster a sense of community. She is enthusiastic about collaborating with fellow students and supervisors to create spaces that showcase the talents of the U of T community.
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