Artist as Changemaker: Tito Gomez
The artists participating in the Artist as Changemaker Residency and Fellowship Program have been diligently immersed in their projects, and we are thrilled to take a peek at their creative endeavours in anticipation of the upcoming final showcase scheduled for May 2024.
Tito Gomez - Artist as Changemaker Resident
Partner: Alberta Deaf & Hear
How Might We: How might we understand the barriers of communication facing the deaf and hearing community?
Who’s involved - Alberta Deaf & Hear, Community Participants
Project Description: Tito worked with Alberta Deaf & Hear to better understand the barriers someone that is deaf or hard of hearing go through living the life in Calgary. As a filmmaker, Tito interviewed a number of participants and learned about some of the things hearing people often take advantage of.
Purpose: “Barriers” is a project in collaboration with the Alberta Deaf and Hearing Society. The project seeks to capture a visually captivating and emotionally evocative film that both educates and inspires viewers. “Barriers” aspires to foster enhanced empathy, understanding, and inclusivity within the broader community while shedding light on the resilience and challenges faced by the Deaf and Hearing community.
How would you describe the impact of this work?
I just hope the impact of the work shows a side of Calgary that we never may see within our day to day life. I hope it starts a conversation and build from there, creating a true grassroots change for the better.