CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST KEZNA DALZ FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
2/25/2025
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Art as a tool for healing and self-expression
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Supporting the community is at the core of what we do. This Black History Month, we wanted to bring
this commitment to life. And what better way to do that than by spending a day immersed in
mindfulness and art, allowing ourselves to refresh, connect, and ignite our creativity!
For this occasion, we partnered with the Black Healing Centre to host a day focused on restoration, creativity, and self-care. Held at the Never Was Average space, we kicked off with a meditation led by mindfulness facilitator Joanna Chevalier to center our minds, followed by a painting workshop with artist Kezna Dalz to unleash our creativity.
For this occasion, we partnered with the Black Healing Centre to host a day focused on restoration, creativity, and self-care. Held at the Never Was Average space, we kicked off with a meditation led by mindfulness facilitator Joanna Chevalier to center our minds, followed by a painting workshop with artist Kezna Dalz to unleash our creativity.
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the Black Healing Centre provides a safe and accessible space for Black individuals to gather,
connect, and heal.
Together, we hosted an hour-long guided meditation with Joanna Chevalier, focusing on breathing techniques followed by a creative art workshop led by Kezna Dalz, where we explored still-life portraits that blended memories from the past and present, capturing moments of joy. Giving us the chance to recharge, share, and walk away with new tools for grounding and self-care.
Together, we hosted an hour-long guided meditation with Joanna Chevalier, focusing on breathing techniques followed by a creative art workshop led by Kezna Dalz, where we explored still-life portraits that blended memories from the past and present, capturing moments of joy. Giving us the chance to recharge, share, and walk away with new tools for grounding and self-care.
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In addition to the event, we had the chance to sit down with Montreal-based multidisciplinary artist
Kezna Dalz, known for her raw features and vibrant use of color. The artist welcomed us into her
studio to discuss what art means to her, the themes she explores, and the significance of Black
history.
Written Interview
Written Interview
A big thank you to the community for coming together for this day of restoration, and to everyone who made
this initiative possible:
Collaborators: Black Healing Centre
Community Care Practitioner: Joanna Chevalier
Featured Artist: Kezna Dalz
Video and Editing: Karim Fall
Photography: Winno Daniel
Collaborators: Black Healing Centre
Community Care Practitioner: Joanna Chevalier
Featured Artist: Kezna Dalz
Video and Editing: Karim Fall
Photography: Winno Daniel
