THE 1ST PROJECT IN WATERLOO
Created by Jason Panda with assist from Cam Turner, in 2021, the first set of Belong Together tiles were distributed across the Waterloo Region.
19 000+ TILES
DISTRIBUTED
5000 COLLECTED
AND DISPLAYED
1000s ON DISPLAY
ACROSS THE REGION
KICK OFF VIDEO
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYORS
The project connected thousands and many are still on display in schools, churches, homes and community centres across the Region. Its success is thanks to the incredible enthusiasm and support of our community. Thank You! And thanks to the media outlets that told our story…
Belong Together is a tile based project created by Jason Panda... A Graphic Artist, Photographer and Educator living and creating in Ontario, Canada. The original tile was designed as a response to connections lost and communities fragmented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then Jason has created new shapes and continues to use the tiles to connect communities and continue the story of collaboration, community and connections.
In order to connect as many people as possible... Tiles are available in original and custom options and all efforts are made to keep costs low so anyone can participate! (Note: Tiles can be shipped around the world, actual shipping costs sometimes make it tricky.)
"While the final project and artwork is yours to create, celebrate and display... This is a collaborative piece of belonging that starts with my tessellated tiles and is finished by your creative community. Please credit me and Belong Together when republishing or presenting the final work and please let others know of this opportunity to connect with art!" - Jason Panda
Tessellation (tes·sel·la·tion): An arrangement of shapes closely fitted together, especially of polygons in a repeated pattern without gaps or overlapping. (Oxford Languages) Using this format I illustrate whimsical patterns & incredible worlds to connect people, ideas & community. (Jason Panda)