Threading Memories: Text & Image as Creative Archiving | (ages 16+)

Join huiyin zhou for a workshop exploring the intimate interplay between text and image. We will look at examples of different artists’ work that interweaves personal writing with photography, with a focus on queer kinship, diaspora, and memory work. Participants will learn techniques for crafting personal stories through generative prompts and hands-on practice. Participants will leave with pieces of text + image art they create.

Bring 3-6 physical photos you feel connected to, whether from personal archives, family albums, or found objects (copies are encouraged). We will provide other materials for writing, crafting, and collaging. If you require these photos to be printed, feel free to email them to Danny Peña at ZHBlbmEgfCBhcnRzcGFjZW5jICEgb3Jn at least 2 days prior to the workshop.

Are you an Artspace member or ambassador? Email Danny Peña, Director of Education + Community Programs at ZHBlbmEgfCBhcnRzcGFjZW5jICEgb3Jn for your one-time promo code and receive your discount.

About the instructor

Born and raised in the industrial hub of Dongguan, China, huiyin zhou 徽音 (they/ta/她) is a transnational queer feminist organizer and community-based photographer, writer, multimedia artist and cultural producer. A diasporic bird constantly up- and re-rooting themselves, they are currently based in Durham, NC, and NYC. They work with digital and analog photography, text, installation, and performance with a relational, reciprocal praxis. Creating with intimate and tender sensibilities, huiyin explores themes related to queer feminism, intimacy, memory, diaspora, and community building. They are currently a studio artist at Queen Street Magic Boat, a surrealist artist-led space.

About Artspace //

Artspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community artists, engage with more than 35 artists working in their studios, and enjoy art classes and community events for all ages and abilities. To learn more about Artspace, visit artspacenc.org

Parking and Accessibility

Free street parking is available on Davie Street. Parking decks with free weekend parking include:

• City Center Deck, 429 S. Wilmington St.
• Moore Square Deck, 233 S. Wilmington St.
• Municipal Complex Deck, 201 W. Morgan St.
• Wilmington Street Station Deck, 117 S. Wilmington St.

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