By: Isabella Nicastro, Curation & Artist Liaison
May marks Asian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the rich histories, cultures, and creative contributions of Asian communities across Canada. Partial is proud to highlight the works of many talented artists across the Asian-Canadian diaspora.
Oil on canvas, 24″ x 30″ x 1″.
Glazed porcelain, paper, takeout box
7″ x 4″ x 5″.
Oil on wood panel, 12″ x 9″ x 1.5″.
16″ x 22″.
As part of their celebration of Asian Heritage Month, WeirFoulds LLP has recently acquired Partial artist Melissa Patel’s work Convergence. An intricately detailed oil painting, Convergence invokes concepts of memory, patience, wisdom, stability through the symbolic portrayal of elephants.
Previously exhibited at Visual Arts Mississauga, the work will now find a home within WeirFoulds LLP’s downtown Toronto office, serving as an enduring representation of Asian arts and cultural heritage in Canada.
Recent and Upcoming Events:
Held from May 22nd-May 24th, the Asian Heritage Culture Festival 2026 was held at Bridlewood Mall in the Greater Toronto Area, featuring 500 artists, musicians, heritage performers, and authors, from Cambodian, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Philippines, Sri-Lankan, Thai, presenting multicultural performing arts, visual arts, digital arts, and publishes.
Happening from May 28 – 31, the 10th edition of Art Vancouver will be hosted at Vancouver Convention Centre East.
Want to learn more about any of the Partial Artists featured here? Check out their work at https://www.partial.gallery/.