Three Artists
Yan Ma
Yan received outstanding art education in China. He graduated from one of China's premier art institutions and later pursued advanced studies in animation in Canada.
Daxiong Guo
Daxiong is a renowned Chinese comic artist who has left a significant impact on the international mainstream scene.
Gordon Yu
Gordon is a versatile artist from Hong Kong proficient in both Western traditional painting styles and traditional Chinese arts such as landscape painting, calligraphy, and seal carving.
“I realized I wasn't just an artist with a Chinese background. I was a product of this era, inheriting a rich tapestry of art that has evolved from Europe to North America.”
Daxiong Guo
ABOUT THIS FILM
Every immigrant to Canada brings a unique story, dreams, and hopes, contributing to the country's vibrant multiculturalism.
This film interviews three Chinese artists who left their homeland for Canada. It explores their reasons for immigrating, the differences in their expectations versus reality, the challenges, and surprises they’ve encountered. The film delves into their artistic journey in Canada and how they’ve integrated into its diverse cultural and artistic landscape, providing a glimpse into the contrasting approaches of two societies towards art and artists.
