The eighth Branscombe House artist in residence, Peisin Ding, will launch their residency and project “(Be)coming Home” at an artist’s talk at city hall in mid-January.
At this free event in council chambers at Richmond City Hall (6911 No. 3 Rd.), Ding will describe their practice and plans for their upcoming residency, which includes collaboration with Richmond residents and visitors.
The artist talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session and a reception.
Ding is a visual artist and educator who explores urban relationships — such as those between individuals and among built environments — through painting, photography, installations or whatever medium organically arises.
Ding is launching their community-based art project called “(Be)coming Home.”
Throughout 2024, they will invite local residents to participate as collaborators and, in the end, present an interactive mixed-media installation.
The project’s title has a dual meaning:
“Becoming Home” signifies the artist's personal journey of finding belonging as a queer immigrant from China, while “Coming Home” is intended as an invitation to engage with others at Branscombe House, finding a sense of home within.
The project will showcase various meanings of “home” through a variety of art-making processes and productions to nurture an inclusive and caring community.
The Branscombe House Artist Residency takes place in a restored 1908 Edwardian-style house, one of the earliest settler homes in the area, at 4900 Steveston Hwy.
The program launch takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m.
For more information and to reserve seats, go to richmond.ca/BranscombeResidency.
