Myuri Srikugan

Scarborough artist Myuri Srikugan will spend the next three months responding to the exhibition New Light, featuring works by Doris McCarthy, through the lens of her practice. During the residency, she will develop community-engaged programming that brings a contemporary perspective to work inspired by and about Scarborough – a place both she and Doris McCarthy call(ed) home – to connect a new generation of Scarborough artists and creatives to McCarthy's work and legacy. We’ll announce the outcomes as they develop, stay tuned!

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Myuri Srikugan is an emerging Tamil-Canadian digital artist based in Scarborough, specializing in documentary exploration and emotional healing through digital media. As a recent graduate from the Studio Arts Program at the University of Toronto Scarborough, her artistic journey began with a fascination for cameras, evolving into a profound immersion in digital image-making, with photography and videography serving as her primary storytelling tools. Fuelled by a deep sentiment for family and community, her passion for documentation blossomed, revealing a profound connection to her environment through digital storytelling. By offering perspectives and experiences distinct from mainstream norms, she aims to bridge communities that share a common yearning for narratives that are often sidelined, fostering connections and understanding among them. 

ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

The Doris McCarthy Gallery Educator-in-Residence Program provides an emerging arts professional with mentorship and resources in order to research, plan, and implement a schedule of programs and outreach for specific exhibitions and audiences. Residents use their own creative practices to engage with art and audiences in new and innovative ways.