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2021 Festival Poster (Copy)

 

Mayworks 2021 Poster

“In working on this project, I wanted to honour the history of Mayworks, while looking ahead at labour in a post-COVID19 world. In this poster, two hands in the shape of old trees sprout new growths as birds return for the spring after a long winter. The deep roots firmly place these hands in space much like Mayworks’ history in the city. My process in coming to this imagery started with referencing labour posters and social justice imagery and mixing it with the ornamental style of miniature paintings that my style typically references. Working through rough sketches, colour tests and feedback, I came to this final composition. I hope the image captivates viewers to participate in the festival and, more importantly, create!”

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About the illustrator

Pardis Pahlavanlu is an artist and illustrator living as a guest between Tkaronto (Toronto) and unceded Coast Salish territories (Vancouver). While her academic studies have revolved around systems of power in contemporary colonial states, her artistic work has centred on the healing that is necessary in these contexts. Using textured and bold imagery with a mixed media approach, she digs into the topics of mental health, exclusion/difference, and diaspora in hopes of finding new ways to imagine and reflect on her surroundings and experiences.