About Esmond

Esmond Lee is an artist, photographer, and licensed architect who grew-up and still lives in Scarborough suburbs. As a second generation Chinese-Canadian, Lee explores long-term and intergenerational experiences of migration in the urban periphery. He is proud to create socially engaged and hyperlocal work that strengthens his community. See his personal works on the suburban immigrant experience at www.esmondlee.com

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In my Visual Identities and Personal Narratives co

In my Visual Identities and Personal Narratives course for Hong Fook, I had students watch the dinner scene from The Farewell as one of the exercises. With the help of my crude chart, they reflected on how various environments and personal decisions shape complex Chinese identities and in turn inform their worldviews. This can be a source of friction in their own intergenerational family issues and relationships beyond.

I call this photo series, 'Architecture of Bon Ech

I call this photo series, 'Architecture of Bon Echo'. Tree condo unit starting at $600,000. Special Corbusier mushroom also available. Contact @ontarioparks for rental and sale inquiries.
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9.5-hour hike over 2 days to get through all 3 loo

9.5-hour hike over 2 days to get through all 3 loops of Bon Echo. Nice thing about hikes over portage trips is being able to witness all the details.

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Backyard friend left their bounty.

Backyard friend left their bounty.

On August 19 for #WorldPhotoDay, @cityofto and @sc

On August 19 for #WorldPhotoDay, @cityofto and @scarborougharts launched a photo competition, "Scarborough's New View". Last year, Google algorithm decided an image of a collapsed house best represented Scarborough. @councillor_thompson (Ward 21 Scarborough Centre) decided a photo competition was needed to counteract this negative representation and popular imagination. This is an important project for me who grew up and still call Scarborough home. I'll be jurying this alongside @aniquejordan lead by @tophotolaureate. Follow the link for information and please share! Deadline Sept 30th. http://scarborougharts.com/anewview/
#WorldPhotographyDay #ScarboroughPhoto

I have reemerged! Choppy waves, rainy days, and t

I have reemerged! Choppy waves, rainy days, and treacherous portages that included a 2.8km stretch made for a challenging trip but witnessing the diverse sceneries of Killarney was well worth it. The new ultralight gear was critical. Now to rest, reconnect, and get back to work. Stay tuned:
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#backcountry #ultralight #ontario

Disappearing into the wilderness 🌳🌲 See you

Disappearing into the wilderness 🌳🌲 See you after 8 days and ~100km 🏕️🌄🏞️

Homemade grocery carriers by dad @coolasianbaba 🥚👜 🏋️

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Scarborough, On

#scarborough #scarbto #toronto

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I have recently joined the Board of Directors at W

I have recently joined the Board of Directors at Whippersnapper Gallery. At first, I was reluctant to participate because of my own time constraints and hesitation in governance work. However, the gallery's unique size and location adjacent to Chinatown intrigued me. Finally, I became very excited after learning who the other boards members are and meeting online. I look forward to working with and learning from all these individuals. Please look out for exciting opportunities and programming at Whippersnapper!
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#toronto #art #chinatown

I'm designing and facilitating a 8-week youth work

I'm designing and facilitating a 8-week youth workshop on visual identity in collaboration with Workman Arts and Hong Fook, a Chinese mental health association. The struggles that the second generational youths have express resonate with my own childhood experiences. This lockdown under Covid has also exacerbated the existing intergenerational cultural conflicts. Growing up, my many hobbies and interests were crucial in helping me build confidence and sense of self. I hope to help the youths discovery and build upon their own through visual arts.

Full disclosure: I bought all these toys as an adult when I finally had money 😂

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