Miya Turnbull is a multi-disciplinary artist and mask-maker primarily based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She recognized for utilizing a photo-mask method to create life-like self-portrait representations which can be usually distorted or manipulated in varied methods. She has additionally began experimenting with video and stay performances, in collaboration with Vancouver-based dancer Shion Skye Carter.
Her new photograph e book, “Omote (面),” is a collaborative mission with Shion Skye Carter and Montréal-based photographer Nanne Springer. These images of Shion and Miya had been captured by Nanne in April 2023 on the 206 Studio and Arts Hub, situated in Montréal, Québec, throughout the premiere of their stay efficiency of “Omote (面)”, co-presented by CanAsian Dance Pageant, Tangente and Pageant Accès Asie, and supported by the Canada Council for the Arts.
Miya Turnbull was chosen as one of many winners of our 2023 Art & Photo Book Awards! With help from Bookmobile, we helped Miya flip her mission right into a e book! In order for you the chance to publish a e book of your personal work, you may apply for our 2024 Artwork & Photograph E-book Awards here.
See extra from “Omote (面)” under together with our interview with Miya!