Artist Talk with Guest Artist Casandra Lee

On Tuesday, Ms. Morencie invited student artists and art lovers alike to visit the Art Room for a talk with local artist Casandra Lee. Casandra greeted students and began her talk by giving context about her background as an artist and a new Canadian. Commencing her art practice at age 19, Casandra identifies as someone who began creating art later in life. 

Casandra spoke about the artistic mediums she explores in her work and how she has developed as an artist. Students had the opportunity to ask questions about her work and her recommendations for budding artists like themselves. 

Thank you, Casandra, for speaking with our class!

"Casandra Lee is an Asian-American multimedia artist, based in Peterborough, Ontario. She has been an artist for 11 years now and loves about every medium available in the art store. Bright colours are prevalent throughout her work. She is passionate about storytelling and capturing feelings better expressed through art. Her work is inspired by everything from the cosmos to communities to ladybugs.”

“Currently, Casandra is in the process of illustrating two books. Building a Home, commissioned by the New Canadians Centre, tells the tale of children moving to Canada and all that comes with adapting to a new country. The second book is a collaboration with author C Y Gopinath. The Bells of Casiopia is a story of loss, wonder, and hope.

When Casandra is not creating art, she is cooking her cravings, tending to house plants, or taking long walks with her husband along the Otonabee River."