Debqi
Instructor
Debqi is an artist whose eclectic journey spans continents, cultures, and the human experience. Born and raised in a remote Canadian homestead, she developed an early appreciation for the raw beauty of nature and the resilience of life.
As an adult, Debqi has lived in vibrant metropolises like Guangzhou and Hong Kong, travelled broadly and most recently immersed herself in the culturally rich Mexico. This global perspective infuses her artistic vision with a breadth of colourful influences and thought provoking experiences.
In her explorations, Debqi probes the nuances of power and powerlessness, kinship and estrangement, divinity and personhood, living and dying. The Mexican phrase “vamos a morir” or “we are all going to die" is referenced throughout her work challenging viewers to cheerfully consider their own mortality.
The materials Debqi uses can be as varied as her experiences. Her preference for recycled materials continues the conversation about life, death and transformation as we decide what is trash and what is treasure. Through her choice of materials and subject matter she thus celebrates the complexity of being human, inviting viewers to contemplate the mysteries of creation and the cycles of life.
