Myuri Srikugan

Scarborough artist Myuri Srikugan participated a three-month residency in spring/summer 2024, responding to the exhibition New Light, featuring works by Doris McCarthy, through the lens of her practice. During the residency, she developed community-engaged programming that brought 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. Responses included a reflective video essay, film screening and panel discussion, and interpretive exhibition prompts for visiting school groups.

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.