Jeyolyn Christi is a Tamil-Canadian multidisciplinary artist who explores the intersection of photography and storytelling. Her creative work is both personal and communal, stemming from the lived experiences of herself and others. Jeyolyn has a professional and educational background in public policy and social service work. She holds a Certificate of Photography Skills from OCAD University (2019) and is a member at Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography.
Jeyolyn’s artist book I Crossed the Ocean was released in January 2023, and is currently available for purchase.
✉ Contact: jeyolyn.arts[at]gmail.com
Solo exhibitions:
Group exhibitions:
- Fujifilm Printlife Photo Exhibit - Oct 2019
- Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival: Shine On, Photographs from The BIPOC Photo Mentorship Program - May 2022
- Travelling Through: Conversations with Elders - May 2022
- FACES Residency Artist Showcase - Artscape Gibraltar Point - August 2022
- Waves of Emotion - Bluebird Bar - May 2023
- blue - G44 Annual Member-Run Exhibition - July 2023
- Salon 44 - Annual Fundraising Exhibition - March 2024
- Almanac - G44 Annual Member-Run Exhibition - July 2024
Artist Residencies
- FACES: Focused Artists Creating Emergent Spaces - Artscape Gibraltar Point - August 2022
- Tamil Arts Collective - Summer Artist Residency, North Bay - June 2024
Publications & Press:
Film Screenings:
Grants & Recognition
- Ontario Arts Council: Project Grant for New Generation Artists, 2022
- Asian Arts and Culture Trust (AACT) Conversations with Our Elders” Project Finalist - 2022
- Selected Artist - Nautanki Creations 'Artist Dates Series' - 2022
- Ontario Arts Council - Exhibition Assistance Grant - 2023
- Canada Arts Council - Professional Development for Artists - 2024
Featured works:
Community Workshops and public events:
- Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) - World in Other Words: Celebrating Toronto's Tamil Stories - Oct 2022
- Reflective writing workshop with Jothi Creative Wellness - Jan 2023
- Project Management for Artists Workshop with Workman Arts - Feb 2023 & April 2024
- Intergenerational Storytelling Workshop with Brampton Library and PAMA - May 2023
- Guest Lecture - Inclusive Art, Design & Communication - OCAD U - July 2023
- Writing workshop with Tam Fam Lit Jam - May 2023
- Write & Release Workshop with Kabra Care, Amsterdam - Dec 2023
- Art & Solidarity Gathering - Toronto - June 2024
- Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) - Tam Fam Lit Jam: Home/Safe - Sept 2024
- Mother Tongued (Toronto) Open Mic - Sept 2024
Memberships & Affiliations
- Workman Arts - Instructor & Artist Member
- The Power Plant - Artist Member
- Gallery 44 - Member
- FACES Collective TO - Artist Member
- Tamil Arts Collective - Artist Member & Volunteer
Graciously acknowledging support from the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Arts Council.