GLADYS LOU
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Gladys Lou

​Multimedia Artist/Writer/Filmmaker

Latest Work

Breathe Easy, 2021

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Breathe Easy is a meditative music video and performance art piece inspired by the style of a mantra. Gladys collaborated with the songwriter, Davrielle and the music producer, Ahmed Hegazy to create this piece, guiding the audience to calm down and focus on breathing during anxiety or a panic attack.
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The colours flicker and change throughout the video to mimic the shifting states of mind and uncontrolled stream of thoughts when experiencing anxiety. Actions such as ripping paper and hitting objects are imageries and associations in Gladys’ mind when releasing emotions. Visual images such as waterfall and candle flames are natural elements that bring peace to her mind. The choreography follows the rhythm and lyrics of the song, amplifying the emotional overtone of the music.

Awards

Winner in Multimedia Arts (Emerging), 27th Annual Mississauga Arts Award  / 2022
Mississauga Arts Council

Killam Fellowship with placement at University of Washington / 2022
Fulbright Canada

Dr. Annie Smith Travel Fellowship / 2022
University of Toronto Mississauga

LOVE Lab Mentee Artist-in-Residence / 2021-Present​
Art Gallery of Mississauga

2SLGBTQ+ Digital Artist-in-Residence/ 2021-Present​
ACCIDA Brampton
University of Toronto Student Leadership Award / 2021-2022
University of Toronto

Winner, Indie Illustrator's Deathmatch / 2021
Broken Pencil Magazine

Winner, Bright Ideas Pitch / 2021
ACCESS Fund
C Magazine Award / 2020-2021
For Excellence in Art Writing, ​Sheridan College
Catherine Quesnel Prize in Art and Art History  / 2019-2020
​University of Toronto

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  • Home
    • About Me
    • Links
  • Portfolio
    • Video/ Performance >
      • Am I Human?
      • Alienated City
      • Breathe Easy
      • Power: Being a Queer BIPOC Artist
      • Shadow: A Monologue
      • Dr. Hu
      • In/Time/Out
      • Deadline
    • Music Video >
      • Seattle
      • Ruchi - No Criminal
    • Sound >
      • Shape of the Wind
      • Curiosity Shop
      • A Laughing Incident
    • Photography
    • Sculpture
  • Design
    • Illustration
    • Graphic Design
  • Writing
  • Contact