“Sultan: Capturing Life With Timeless Passion” by Aziz Dhamani
Title: Sultan: Capturing Life With Timeless Passion Artist: Aziz Dhamani Medium: Photography How does this artwork represent healthy human aging? (Artwork Description) I am part of a volunteer group where Sultan, one of the most respected photographers, also volunteers. At over 85 years old, Sultan remains an active member, never shying away from giving his […]
“Radiant Self-Care” by Yin Chen Huang
Title: Radiant Self-Care Artist: Yin Chen Huang Medium: Painting How does this artwork represent healthy human aging? (Artwork Description) As an artist, I dedicate my work to breaking stereotypes, highlighting positive aging, and advocating for self-care. My paintings portray middle-aged women embracing self-care: dyeing hair, skincare, applying lipstick, and rituals. These artworks celebrate beauty, confidence, […]
“Hello I’m Ann” by Lisa Kofod
Title: Hello I’m Ann Artist: Lisa Kofod Medium: Mixed media (photos, oil pastel, chalk pastel) How does this artwork represent healthy human aging? (Artwork Description) Three panels (18″ x 24″ each) describe the well-lived life of my mom. To the very last day of her life, at 103 years young, she continued to enjoy the […]
“Resilience Is Strength” by Denny Provost
Title: Resilience Is Strength Artist: Denny Provost Medium: Painting (acrylic on upcycled skateboard, clear-coated) How does this artwork represent healthy human aging? (Artwork Description) This portrait is dedicated to my wife. She was in a terrible car accident that left her with broken bones and scars all over. Doctors wanted to cut off her arm […]
“Mother and Child” by Golya Mirderikvand
Title: Mother and Child Artist: Golya Mirderikvand Medium: Painting (acrylic on paper) How does this artwork represent healthy human aging? (Artwork Description) The mother and child bond is very sacred and crucial for a healthy psychological development of the child. The impact of this nurturing bond is essential for a healthy psychological development as we […]
“Enclosed” by Laurie Landry
Title: Enclosed Artist: Laurie M. Landry Medium: Painting (oil on canvas) How does this artwork represent healthy human aging? (Artwork Description) This figurative painting depicts a middle-aged woman who is in the process of accepting her aging body as it is. For most of our younger years, we’ve tried to fit into the ideal body […]
“Generations Together: Embracing Healthy Aging in Community” by Sabeena Khan
Title: Generations Together: Embracing Healthy Aging in Community Artist: Sabeena Khan Medium: Photography How does this artwork represent healthy human aging? (Artwork Description) This photograph (30″ x 20″) captures the vibrant essence of a multigenerational community in a rural setting, highlighting the theme of healthy aging through social cohesion and shared experiences. The elderly woman […]
“Appreciating the Beauty” by Maria Boni
Title: Appreciating the Beauty Artist: Maria Boni Medium: Photography How does this artwork represent healthy human aging? (Artwork Description) My photos illustrate how I view healthy aging: enjoying simple things. These photos show me outdoors, and having a cup of coffee. Submission Category: Public
Toni Zhang McAfee
Toni Zhang McAfee is the Gallery Director of Lipont Gallery in Richmond, BC, which presents contemporary art made by Vancouver-based artists covering a diverse range of mediums. She received her M.A. in Arts Administration from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and her M.A. in Museum Studies from University of Florida. Since 2008, […]
Co-Lead, Cross-faculty Engagement & Collaboration – Dr. Chris Wyatt
Co-Lead, Cross-faculty Engagement & Collaboration – Chris Wyatt, DMD, MSc, Dip Pros Head and Professor, Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry Chris Wyatt is Professor and Chair of the Division of Prosthodontics & Dental Geriatrics in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia. He is presently Head of the Department […]