The Lion's Heart
Gongs crashing and cymbals clanging, the drum is the pulse that feeds the synchronous movement of the Chinese Lion Dance. "The Lion's Heart" is a collection of images captured on the streets of Toronto's Chinatown and Kensington Market form January 2020 to February 2023. The photos focus on the in-between moments at the Lunar New Year and Mooncake festivals offering a glimpse at the martial artists behind the masks and insight into what makes the heart of the lion tick. The set is a tribute to the talent and skill of the Hong Luck Kung Fu Club, one of the very first Chinese martial arts institutions in Canada.