HEARTISTRY
HEARTISTRY
Art Workshop Series
PARTNERSHIP WITH BRUSSAUX ART GROUP, AND SISTERS CIRCLE
May to June 2025
Workshops Led by Curtia Wright
From May 17 to June 28, 2025, with Heartistry, 15 participants embarked on a heartfelt journey of healing and self-discovery through art with a series of art workshops led by artist Curtia Wright. One participant shared that the workshops series made her feel safe to express herself freely.
Over six Saturdays, the group explored emotions and creativity through drawing, painting, collage, self-portraits, and a collaborative mural, creating a safe and welcoming space to connect, reflect, and grow together.
“This experience helped me feel calm, relaxed, and grounded.” Shared one of the participants.
The series concluded with a group mural, symbolizing individual growth connected by a shared vine of healing and resilience. One participant said: “For me, it was such a sweet way to connect with amazing people while reflecting on my own journey.”
This workshop series was co-produced by Jamii, Brussaux Art Group, and Sister's Circle.
WORKSHOP SERIES BREAKDOWN:
Week One: Exploring Names & Identity Participants reflected on the meaning of their names and how these shaped their sense of self and identity.
Week Two: Collage & Self-Discovery Through collage, participants expressed values and aspects of their identity, drawing from memories and meaningful life events.
Week Three: Abstract Emotion Using abstract art, participants explored and expressed inner emotions through color, shape, and movement - beyond words.
Week Four: Self-Portraits Participants created expressive self-portraits focused on emotional truth rather than physical accuracy, encouraging self-reflection.
Week Five: Safe Space Imagery Participants illustrated real or imagined places where they felt safe, using the imagery as a tool for emotional grounding.
Week Six: Group Mural – Healing Together Participants co-created a mural, each contributing a section symbolizing personal growth, connected by a shared vine of healing and resilience.
Photos by Laura Dittmann, Isorine Marc, Afnan Yakot
Photo by Laura Dittmann
About Curtia Wright:
Curtia Wright is a multidisciplinary Fine Artist, Mural Artist and Arts Educator based in Toronto, Ontario. She received her BFA at OCAD University in the Drawing and Painting program in 2015. Her murals fuse elements of fantasy, sci-fi and surrealism with vibrant transportive colours used to animate their environments. Her work uses the human figure to showcase narratives often centering around her lived experience. The work she creates looks at mental health, metaphysics, and the ephemerality of dreams and memory through a sci-fi lens. She has collaborated on public art projects with Community organizations, Commercial and Private mural commissions across Canada and Internationally.
About Brussaux Art Group:
Brussaux Art Group, founded by multidisciplinary artist and advocate Sophie Brussaux, is a Toronto-based creative collective that merges art, sustainability, and technology to drive social impact. The group has partnered with institutions like the UN and GoChain, and has been featured in Forbes for its work in using creativity to influence positive change. Brussaux Art Group has a strong presence in Toronto’s cultural scene and a mission to amplify underrepresented voices through visual art and storytelling. Find out more: Brussaux Art Group
About Sisters Circle:
Sister’s Circle is a Toronto-based organization that empowers Black and racialized Muslim girls and women through workshops and support services. They foster personal growth, cultural connections, and mental wellness in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. Founded to create a dedicated space where women are truly seen and heard, Sister’s Circle is committed to empowerment, cultural enrichment, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of young Black women. Find out more: Sister's Circle