Mirna Chacín is a Venezuelan-born Canadian artist and photographer specializing in multidisciplinary art. Since the 1990s, her work has explored loss, grief, belonging, uprooting, and cultural heritage, often engaging communities through diverse, inclusion, and cultural preservation projects. At the core of her artistic endeavors is the ongoing project, "The Ulysses' Suitcase," which delves into the impact of cultural grief on newcomers' identity, new beginnings, and the healing power of creativity, heritage, and memories. Noteworthy projects include "Elegy for Souls on Hold," an interactive memorial commissioned by The City of Toronto for ArtworxTO, and photo series like "Where the Sun Rises," curated by STEPS Public Art and showcased by Toronto's ...