Marika Yeo

Education

BFA, University of Regina (2015)

Biography

Marika Yeo is a ceramic artist who focuses on connection, art, justice and the Caribbean diaspora. Marika uses her practice and research to think through the possibilities that the arts hold to bring about new rhythms and patterns of interaction that allow space for justice.

Research

Race the African Diaspora
Third Space Theory
How to use art as a way of knowing and expression of understanding and research

Awards

Canada Graduate Scholarships Program Master’s Scholarship (SSHRC)|University Prize in Fine Arts |Faculty of Fine Arts Dean’s Medal |P3A Dr. Joseph Pettick Memorial Award |Winter Kiley Carlson Memorial Award |Fall Freda Mesbur Memorial Prize in Visual Arts

Additional Description

Marika Yeo is a ceramic artist who focuses on connection, art, justice and the Caribbean diaspora. Marika uses her practice and research to think through the possibilities that the arts hold to bring about new rhythms and patterns of interaction that allow space for justice.