Gelli Printing with artist Taruna Singh

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Using a brayer, participants coat the Gelli plate with fine layer of acrylic paints. Using stencils, stamps, Indian wooden printing blocks, natural elements such as leaves and recycled materials to make impressions of textures on the plate. The participant then places a piece of paper over the prepared Gelli plate and using their hands smooths over the back of the paper making sure contact is made between the plate and the paper, counts till 10 and lifts the paper to reveal a beautiful print. This entire activity takes less than 5 minutes, and participant walks away with a unique print.

Taruna is an Oakville mixed media artist creating textural art inspired by multiculturalism, travel and natural wonder! With a rich tapestry of experiences, Taruna’s art dives deep into themes of displacement and the essence of assimilation. After graduating from NYC Technical College with an associate degree in Art and Advertising Design, she spent two decades in graphic design before the pandemic reignited her passion for fine art. Through her unique blend of paper, photography, typography, foliage, paint, and dry media, she crafts visual narratives that explore the intricate facets of identity and belonging in the ever-changing landscape of life. Her work graces public and private collections in Canada, United States and United Kingdom. Singh's largest painting 'Chakras' has recently been acquired by St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto for their Patient and Family Learning Centre.

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Town of Oakville

The Town of Oakville is located on Treaty 14 and 22 lands, the territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Oakville is home to many different First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the Town of Oakville is a beautiful lakeside town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents and visitors alike. Since the 1800s, it has become one of the most coveted areas to live and work in Ontario, with 225,000 residents calling Oakville home. The town offers all the advantages of a well-serviced urban centre with first-rate facilities and amenities while maintaining its small-town feel.