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Digital Impressions, Urban Griots

Digital Impressions, Urban Griots

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Digital Impressions, Urban Griots
Type: Mural
Artists Involved: Samantha Dennis, Comfort O., Destinee Cray, Reezy Nuako, Sylvan Parkes Aka Bigz Sylver, Kae Mensah, Rukiyah,

LOCATION: Jane and Finch
DATE:September 14th 2024

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:The Digital Impressions Urban Griots Art Exhibition offers a vibrant exploration of local youth conveying and preserving stories about the Jane and Finch community through art and technology. This showcase, marking the end of the Urban Griots’ Summer Program.
Features:
A new community mural inspired by regional art
A diverse array of spray paintings, illustrations, and photographs
Augmented reality (AR) experiences, accessible via QR codes or the AstroSankofa site and app
Each artwork is enhanced with AR to reveal insights from the young artists about their creative messages. The exhibit invites viewers to reflect on the positive stories of Jane and Finch and consider how they can contribute to improving the community
FUNDED BY: City of Toronto as a Cultural Hotspot Signature Project

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