Rising living costs take center stage in Meegan Lim's new banners at PAMA
BRAMPTON, ON (November 22, 2024) - Discover the outdoor banners exhibition Apple a Day by local artist Meegan Lim. This presentation is created in partnership with Brampton Arts Organization (BAO). Lim invites visitors to see how art can address current societal predicaments that can affect us all and how we may become agents of change.
Apple a Day Outdoor Banners
Nov. 21, 2024 – March 30, 2025
Brampton artist Meegan Lim’s Apple a Day highlights food insecurity in today’s world of high inflation. Reminiscent of Jack and the Beanstalk, her artwork shows people climbing a tall tree towards a golden apple, symbolizing the struggle for financial stability. Yet, it also offers hope, demonstrating how communal work effort can create a healthier, more sustainable environment. Now everyone can have their “apple a day.”
Programs & Events
PAMA Open House (free admission day)
Nov. 24, 1 - 5 p.m.
Explore all the new fall/winter exhibitions, meet artists and exhibition partners!
Winter Break Studio Time – Fairytales & Apples with artist Meegan Lim
Dec. 27, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy this instructor-led drop-in activity with local artist Meegan Lim and create an apple craft inspired by her Apple a Day banners at PAMA.
Quotes from the Curator and Partner:
PAMA’s large, outdoor banners have an incredible presence in the public sphere and offer a central location to feature work by local artists. It is incumbent upon us to show and celebrate growing talent in our own community like Meegan Lim. Meegan Lim marries so well relevant and serious subject matter, like food insecurity, as is the focus of Apple a Day, with colourful designs reminiscent of children’s book illustrations. She has a talent for telling deeply layered stories through detailed and symbolic imagery. Her work can both spark a child’s imagination and lead to meaningful discussions that resonate with us all.
- Sharona Adamowicz-Clements, Art Gallery Curator, PAMA
Addressing food insecurity through my art has always been a passion, so expanding Apple a Day in a broader context was both exciting and inspiring. This project allowed me to create new illustrations that complement the original piece while also proposing new solutions to its themes.
- Meegan Lim, Artist
Brampton Arts Organization is proud to support Meegan Lim's Apple a Day exhibition that not only celebrates the power of visual storytelling but also addresses pressing issues within Brampton, such as food insecurity and the rising cost of living. Through her vibrant and thoughtful illustrations, Meegan Lim brings these complex topics to life. Her exhibition underscores the vital role that art plays in raising awareness and inspiring action, and we are excited to share it with our community.
- Michael Vickers, Executive Director, Brampton Arts Organization
About the Brampton Arts Organization
The Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) is a registered non-profit that champions Brampton's diverse arts, culture and creative industries and advocates for the #BramptonArtist. We work to build a thriving, confident, valued, and empowered creative scene by offering a range of programs, services and resources. In this, BAO is a key partner in fulfilling the City of Brampton's strategic vision and Culture Master Plan. Learn more at bramptonartsorg.ca and connect with us at Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.
About PAMA
PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel region’s diverse culture and heritage highlighting important local, Canadian, and global narratives. Art, artifact, and archival collections, exhibitions, and programs help visitors make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Join us throughout the year for tours, events, workshops, and public programs for all ages. Operated by Peel Region, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington Street East in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.
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