Treasured Keepsakes

In this thought-provoking workshop, artist Tiina Salo-Devries invites you to reflect on the things in your current life that have become deeply meaningful—those treasured keepsakes you would choose to take with you if you were to move away.

The session begins with a group discussion about what has become dear to you during your time here. Is it a tangible object or something more intangible, like a memory, a feeling, or an experience? Together, we’ll explore the connections between physical objects and the intangible qualities they represent. Can an object encapsulate an emotion, a memory, or a sense of belonging?

After our discussion, you’ll have the opportunity to channel your reflections into a creative project. We will craft a large postcard that represents what you would send to your past self—capturing what you would take from this place. This exercise will explore how objects and memories intertwine, creating a personal memento of your journey.

This workshop is generously funded by TD Bank Group, Rama Gaming House Mississauga and Charitable Gaming Community Good.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Tiina Salo-Devries is a Finnish artist living in Mississauga. Her education, BA and Specialization Studies in arts and crafts are from Finland. Since 1988, Tiina has sustained an active record of local and international exhibitions. As a founder of an Artist’s Group Liite in Finland, she has made installations, exhibitions and performances. She received the First Place Award from the exhibition “In the Wild” at Beaux-Arts Brampton; in the Halton & Peel Juried Exhibition in Joshua Creek Arts Centre 2022, she received a certificate of excellence for her artwork. In the meantime, Tiina has given lectures and workshops on arts, crafts, and design.

Host or Publisher Art Gallery of Mississauga