I See Colours
by Diane Din Ebongue

Sponsored by The GRAND

"I See Colours" is a visual arts exhibition that explores the intricate and diverse nature of skin tones. Through a combination of photography, video, projection mapping, assemblage, generative AI and augmented reality, the exhibition offers a unique perspective on the connection between light, skin, perceptions and emotions.

The exhibition is curated across three floors:
The main floor is an artistic introduction to the translucent nature of the skin.
The second floor navigates self-perception to question how we see ourselves and others.
The third floor goes beyond the skin to explore the multifaceted nature of identity and the profound connections that weave together our individual selves.

The exhibition will open on November 2nd at 5 PM, and community engagement activities will run from Thursdays to Sundays until November 16.

Panel + Workshops Info:
Panel Discussion: From the Skin to the Roots - Nov. 7th at 5:30PM
Participants in the project will share how their skin tone is intertwined with their cultural heritage, exploring the practices and beliefs surrounding skin tones in their communities, followed by a Q&A session.

Workshop 1: Pocket Cinema - Nov. 9th at 2:30PM
Navigating the challenges of filming contrasted skin tones with limited equipment.

Workshop 2: Fundamentals of Photography for Beginners - Nov. 16th at 2:30PM
Understanding the basic features of cameras and how each plays a role in skin tone representation.

About the Artist:
Diane Din Ebongue is a multidisciplinary artist, curator and arts manager passionate about intangible cultural heritage and knowledge sharing through arts. She holds a Master's degree in Science, Arts and Techniques of Image and Sound from the University of Aix-Marseille in France. Her artistic and curatorial experience spans across continents, with roles such as managing an indigenous-owned art centre in Australia, curating community art projects in France, as well as showcasing a collection of participatory artworks advocating for human rights in Cameroon during the first world conference held by the International Council on Archives in Africa.

This exhibition is funded by Calgary Arts Development. 
A special thank you to all the people represented in this collection who contributed with their lived experiences.
We are also grateful to all the organizations that supported the production of this collection, including Emmedia Gallery & Production Society, CSIF, Fuse 33, International Avenue Arts and Culture Community, Living Hyphen and Humainologie.