paula luther
paula luther is a Queer Community Engaged Artist based in East Vancouver. She weaves words & whimsy in an observation of the beauty & absurdity of life. paula leads community projects & events, using art as a tool for connection, community building, and transformation of self. paula is rooted in East Van community, and has taught, led, engaged, instigated community projects for 20+ years. She brings joy & a bit of magic to all her projects. paula a grateful guest on the unceded traditional territories of the xwməθkwəyyəm (Musqueam), Sḵwxxwu7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
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​Typewriter Tales

A community story writing project that brings community together in the act of creating a story together, one line at a time. Imaginations are sparked, secrets are shared, tales of the heart spoken, voices heard. Everyone is invited to participate. Everyone has a voice. On September 11, 2024, a manual typewriter was brought to Napier Greenway, and community members were invited to add a line or two to the story. Together we created a Peace Tale. These are their words. This Peace Tale was read at the Fall Equinox Coffee House by paula luther, Typewriter Tales project lead.
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​Britannia Art Gallery Alcove Window
Peace Window

"Each moment is a chance for us to make peace with the world, to make peace possible for the world, to make happiness possible for the world." Thich Nhat Hanh On September 11, 2024, a manual typewriter was brought to Napier Greenway and community members were invited to add a line or two to create a story together, line by line. Together we created a Peace Tale. Peace cranes hang as a reminder of peace & hope. Each crane a meditation on peace, infused with peace, hope, and loving kindness. World Peace begins in our own hearts. This window is an offering of peace and loving kindness to the community. May there be Peace. May there be Peace. May there be Peace.