Miya Turnbull is a multi-disciplinary artist and mask-maker based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She known for using a photo-mask technique to create life-like self-portrait representations that are often distorted or manipulated in various ways. She has also started experimenting with video and live performances, in collaboration with Vancouver-based dancer Shion Skye Carter.
Her new photo book, “Omote (面),” is a collaborative project with Shion Skye Carter and Montréal-based photographer Nanne Springer. These photos of Shion and Miya were captured by Nanne in April 2023 at the 206 Studio and Arts Hub, located in Montréal, Québec, during the premiere of their live performance of “Omote (面)”, co-presented by CanAsian Dance Festival, Tangente and Festival Accès Asie, and supported by the Canada Council for the Arts.
Miya Turnbull was selected as one of the winners of our 2023 Art & Photo Book Awards! With support from Bookmobile, we helped Miya turn her project into a book! If you want the opportunity to publish a book of your own work, you can apply for our 2024 Art & Photo Book Awards here.
See more from “Omote (面)” below along with our interview with Miya!
