The Living Canvas: An afternoon of Painting, Poetry & Music

Living Canvas is a creative storytelling and painting experience by Exceptional Pathways , blending art, spoken word, and community reflection.
Participants will paint guided scenes inspired by real immigrant stories — turning emotion into art, and conversation into colour.

This session invites you to explore identity, resilience, and belonging through collaborative art-making.

🎶 Featuring Live Performance

✨ Tayhmie Black – soulful singer and spoken word artist performing original works inspired by composition my Ama Sandy. 
🎤 Isi Bahks – Multidisciplinary artist whose socially engaged practice uses narratives to explore themes of connection, belonging and identity. 

Jai Eric - Musician

🎬 Experience Includes

🎨 Guided painting session led by professional artists
🎤 Live spoken word and music performances
🗣️ Interactive community dialogue
📸 Optional photo zone for participants to showcase their finished work

🎯 Why Attend

Connect with others through creativity

Express your story on canvas

Take home your personal artwork

Be part of an inclusive, inspiring creative movement

👥 Team

Creative Director: Tobi Adegbite

Performers: Tayhmie Black, Isi Black

Produced by: Exceptional Pathways CIC

All materials included. No prior painting experience needed.