MomStory Exhibition Opens in Victoria, Canada
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August 27 – October 13, 2025 | Saanich Municipal Hall Gallery
The GlobalMoms Initiative (GMI) is proud to present the Mom Story Exhibition, an international project amplifying the authentic voices and lived experiences of mothers from around the world. Running from August 27 to October 13, 2025, at the Saanich Municipal Hall Gallery, the exhibition brings together powerful text narratives and intimate family artifacts to shed light on motherhood’s struggles, resilience, and transformations.
This exhibition gives visibility to the unseen. The stories and objects on display remind us that behind every statistic or polished façade is a mother carrying immense love and immense weight.
Two Sections: Stories and Objects
The exhibition is divided into two complementary parts:
Text Story Display — Written testimonies from mothers across diverse backgrounds highlight themes of caregiving, advocacy, and survival. Each story is printed on cloth and suspended with tree sticks, handknitted together using natural fibers to create a sustainable, rustic presentation. Visitors will encounter stories such as:
Balance — A reflection on the invisible struggles mothers face while meeting professional expectations.
Chairman of the Disabled Persons’ Federation — A mother’s account of years of advocacy that led to Beijing opening its first preschool class for visually impaired children.
Life’s Darkest Hours — A 37-year-old mother of twins recalls her battle with postpartum despair, and the fragile hope that pulled her back from the brink.
Old Objects Display — A personal collection curated by Ziwei Luo, showcasing everyday family artifacts carried from China to Canada. Each item holds intergenerational memory and care, including:
A swaddle wrap sewn by a grandmother in rural Guangdong, carrying the scent of love and tradition.
A wooden abacus that symbolized a working mother’s role in 1990s China.
A baby pillow and knitted baby boots, each marking intimate passages of caregiving across three generations and two continents.
A Collaborative Curatorial Effort
The Victoria edition of the Mom Story Exhibition is shaped by the reflections of curators Ziwei Luo, Jane, and Xiaoyu Wang, who bring different lenses to interpreting the stories. Their contributions invite visitors to not only witness but also reflect: What does it mean to support mothers more fully—in our homes, workplaces, and communities?
About the Co-Curators
Ziwei Luo is a Chinese settler in Victoria, BC, a mother to a spirited four-year-old, and the City Chapter Lead in Victoria, at GlobalMoms Initiative. She is also a Master of Public Administration student at the University of Victoria. Ziwei aims to leverage her diverse expertise to drive impactful social initiatives, with a strong focus on promoting environmental sustainability and social equity. She is the exhibition coordinator, organizer and project manager.
Jane Li is the founder of GMI. She holds her master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from The University of Hong Kong (passed with Distinction and awarded Madam Lo Ng Kiu Ying Anita Memorial Scholarship), and bachelor’s degree in laws from Fudan University (awarded the Excellent Graduate of the Year 2007). She is the project lead, responsible for conceptualization, direction, and volunteer recruitment.
Xiaoyu Wang is a postgraduate who graduated this year with a degree in Environmental Art Design from the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA). She contributed to the visual design of this exhibition. She also volunteers at the GlobalMoms Initiative Youth Design Center.
A Global Journey
The Mom Story Exhibition has previously been presented in cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Tianjin. Its arrival in Victoria continues the mission of amplifying mothers’ voices worldwide and building bridges across cultural, generational, and geographic divides.
Event Details | Mom Story Exhibition
Dates: August 27 – October 13, 2025
Location: Saanich Municipal Hall Gallery, Victoria, BC
Admission: Free and open to the public
For media inquiries, interviews, or additional information, please contact GMI MomStory Exhibition global coordinator Ms. Ziwei Luo through:
📞 [7786781055]
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