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"My art is my search for the moments beyond the ones of self knowledge. It is the rhythmic fantasy; a restless streak which looks for its own fulfillment! A stillness that moves within! An intense search for my origin and ultimate identity". - Meena
I am delighted to announce my return to the Mississauga Literary
Festival this fall on Saturday, September 13, at the Hazel McCallion
Central Library. I will be signing copies of my books, , Charismatic
Chiaroscuro: Poetry & Art by Meena Chopra, a distinctive artistic
journey featuring 44 poems, 80 original artworks, and 78 art video
films, all accessible through QR codes for a fully immersive,
multi-sensory experience. Attendees are warmly invited to stop by for a
signing and an engaging, lighthearted conversation. I will be at the
festival from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Join me. Mississauga Library
For my poetry kindly Visit:
English: http://ignitedlines.blogspot.com
Hindi: http://ignitedlines.blogspot.com/
website: http://meenachopra17.wix.com/meena-chopra-artist
Poetry and Art Come Alive at Heritage Mississauga with Meena Chopra’s Latest Book Launch
Mississauga, April 17, 2025 — Renowned poet and visual artist Meena Chopra unveiled her latest works, Charismatic Chiaroscuro and Shifting Silhouettes, at a vibrant launch event hosted at Heritage Mississauga. The evening brought together art enthusiasts, poets, dignitaries, and members of the literary community to celebrate Chopra’s newest contribution to Canadian art and poetry.
Blending visual aesthetics with lyrical depth, Chopra’s latest collections explore the interplay of light, shadow, and human emotion through a unique fusion of poetry and digital art. Guests were treated to readings, a curated display of artworks, and thought-provoking conversations about creativity, identity, and the evolving role of art in contemporary society.
Among the distinguished attendees were Mike Douglas, Executive Director of Mississauga Arts Council; Jayme Gaspar, Executive Director of Heritage Mississauga; historian Matthew Wilkinson; writers Pratap Reddy with his wife Shashi, Kim Cayer writer, Serina Lewis, Sunil Sharma and Sangeeta Sharma with their daughter Srishti; Nain Amyn, Board Member of the Mosaic Festival of Mississauga; poet and artist Brenda Brown; Elizabeth Banfalvi; Mary Ellen; Saran Ghai; Reeta Ghai; Sudeep Tyagi; and Gopal Baghel.
The event was masterfully emceed by Bhupinder Virdi, whose warm presence and thoughtful introductions added to the evening's charm.
The launch highlighted Heritage Mississauga’s ongoing commitment to supporting local artists and fostering cultural dialogue. It was a true celebration of artistic expression, marking another milestone in Chopra’s acclaimed career.
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) is Toronto’s most diverse and brave poetry reading and open mic series
At Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) we don’t just wait for diversity to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and any other way you know. Let our event become as diverse as we are.
Featured poets: Meena Chopra & Casey Garcia Host: Bänoo Zan & Terese Pierre
Time: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Place: Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2M7 Main Hall
Doors open 6:15 p.m. Open-mic sign-up 6:30 p.m. Show 7 p.m.
Admission: $5
Casey Garcia is a rare breed if artist. A young but seasoned performer. He matches his lyrical skill with engaging, high-energy stage presence that could potentially raise people from the dead. A walking and talking masterpiece roams among the millennial drones that occupy the city of Toronto. Casey Garcia FB: Casey Garcia Twitter: CxseyGxrcia Instagram: CxseyGxrcia Soundcloud.com/CxseyGxrcia Bandcamp.Caseygarcia.com
Meena Chopra is an internationally known award winning 'poet & visual artist' with an unbridled passion for words, space, colours and forms. Born and brought up in Nainital, a Himalayan hill city of Northern India, now lives in Mississauga, Canada. After having a career as a designer for seven years with a couple of leading garment firms in India, she later switched to fine arts and poetry, simultaneously pursuing her career in marketing and advertising as an entrepreneur. She is a qualified artist educator and a graduate in science. Primarily a self taught artist, she informally got trained and mentored under master artists of India. She has been professionally practising fine arts since 1985 and writing poetry since 1992. Meena writes both in English and her ethnic language Hindi and has three poetry collections published so far. She has also co-edited "RANG AUR NOOR"(Colour and Radiance) an anthology reflecting the Hindi and Urdu poetic talent of Canada. Her poetry has been translated into German and Urdu languages. Her latest book "SHE! The Restless Streak" has recently been released in Mississauga Central Library along with her thematic art exhibition on the same subject. This book is a coffee table edition and features her art and poetry both dealing with female abstract energy. Meena has exhibited her art widely in many countries and has been on the board of many art, culture and literary organizations. She has been also publishing a popular ethnic news weekly from GTA called StarBuzz and hosting a musical show at 1320 AM called Radio Shehnai for many years. She has also been running an after school tutoring centre till 2012 in Mississauga She can be reached on the following website: https://www.meenachopra-artist.com/
Shab-e She’r strongly supports diversity, inclusion and courage in our line-up of features as well as our open mic participants. We have been doing that since our inception (Nov. 2012) without compromising freedom of expression. Tranzac Club is an accessible venue with no stairs (aside from the stage) and they have two accessible gender neutral washrooms. Twitter: @BanooZan & @ShabeSherTO Instagram: @banoo.zan
Join local artist, author and educator Meena Chopra for a free workshop and learn how to create mandala art. Mandala, the Sanskrit word for "circle" or "completion", has a long history and is recognized for its deep meaning and representation of wholeness. Psychoanalyst Carl Jung has called it "a representation of the unconscious self." Spaces are limited and supplies will be provided. Admission is free. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please call the Arts & History Department 905-615-3500 ext. 3660.
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