Residence Plan (Artist's Statement)

During my one-month residency at AIR 3331, I will focus on creating a large painting that explores the intersection of cultural exchange, identity, and transformation. Drawing inspiration from both traditional and contemporary Japanese art, I will incorporate elements of the local environment and my personal experiences. Through this work, I aim to reflect on the fluidity of cultural boundaries and the impact of cross-cultural connections. I'll also share my process through an open studio.

Artist Profile

Selected CV:
1. Global Undergraduate Award, Fine Arts, Highly Commended, 2024
2. Bachelor Fine Arts Honours, Queens University, 2024
3. "New Vistas: Echoes of Home" Group Exhibition, Etobicoke Civic Centre, 2025

Base of Activity: Kingston, Ontario（Canada）
Media Used: Oil on Canvas, Oil Painting

Della Vaz, a 22-year-old artist from Mississauga, Ontario, is an accomplished artist educator who has exhibited her work across North America. Influenced by Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, her practice blends surrealism, realism, and abstraction. A recent graduate of Queen's University's BFAH program, her work addresses socio-economic and political themes. Vaz aims to advance her practice by merging contemporary techniques with traditional Japanese art forms to foster cultural dialogue.