May Truong was born on a sinking ship in the middle of the South China Sea. She was almost thrown overboard, but was saved by her father – a kung fu fighter turned ballroom dancer. Her work explores themes of Chinese diaspora, adolescence, and memory.
Based in Toronto, May works in both stills and motions. In her work she explores the themes of race, gender, and belonging.
Program
Scent of Thunderbolts: Family Portrait Sessions
In this two-day program, 2024 Biennial artist Karen Tam and Toronto-based photographer May Truong invite members of Chinese-Canadian communities in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area to participate in a family photoshoot within Karen’s immersive installation Scent of Thunderbolts. Evoking the historic San Francisco photo studio, May’s Studio, that photographed Cantonese opera performers throughout the […]
October 26, October 27
1:00pm – 3:00pm
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