#GVEAFUKPOPUP @ thisopenspace
friendly artists, a pretty venue, & strong, engaging work.
Photography by Sarah Faye Bernstein As a Gastown resident, I’ve always wondered about the space formerly known as the Chinatown Experiment, currently being rebranded to thisopenspace. I’m so happy I brought myself there! It’s a beautifully lit and welcoming venue. I went on Saturday, September 6th to check out work by Celine Simpson, Andrew Briggs, […]
Fort Talks: Memories, Mythologies, and Astronauts
The personal stories of Sean Karemaker
VANDOCUMENT presents: Fort Talks Memories, mythologies, and astronauts: the personal stories of Sean Karemaker hosted by Celesse McCarthy Sean Karemaker, one of the nicest guys in town, is also a fascinating visual artist. His work is a deeply personal exploration of life’s pitfalls and peaks, told through a graphic novel style of writing and illustration. […]
ISSUE Magazine Summer Launch at Unit/Pitt
Photographed by Sarah Faye Bernstein I stopped by the ISSUE Magazine summer launch party at Unit/Pitt. Guests and writers were greeted by Editor-in-Chief Brynn McNabb, who cheerily sold the new copies of ISSUE 2, vol 3, Summer 14 for $5.00. Unit/Pitt’s current show, On the Wall x Behind the Wall (curated by Sylvana D’Angelo and […]
Papergirl Strings Together Artists of All Ages and Abilities
Art exhibited at Roundhouse Community Centre before being distributed via volunteer cyclists
Photos by Alisha Weng In early July, Papergirl Vancouver celebrated their 2014 art exhibition at Roundhouse Community Centre. Photographer extraordinaire Alisha Weng was there to capture the people, the art, the event as it happened. With live music by Emily Rowed. Papergirl is a worldwide art movement that began in Berlin in 2006. It is […]
Duality: An Art Experiment
Local photographer Shannyn Higgins pairs Vancouver artists in art show and book launch at East Van Studios
Photography by Ravi Gill Text from Duality’s press release Duality is an art experiment that binds a passage of words into two different narratives. Art, music and literature can have an intrinsic influence on how we see the world. Individuals hear music and see art differently. Based on our emotions, experiences and individuality, the narrative […]
Synthetic Synthesis
Review: It’s Not You, It’s Me @ Concourse Gallery, Emily Carr University of Art and Design (1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver, B.C.) March 27 – April 9, 2014
Review by Justin and Dillon Ramsey Granville Island is a beautiful place; that’s hard to contest. But its beauty is an aesthetic of tensions: here, the natural and industrial converge upon one another in stark, yet strangely harmonious, juxtaposition. Walking from west to east en route to Emily Carr University of Art and Design, lush […]
Postcard Show Transforms The Remington
Over 50 established and emerging artists contribute to the fourth edition
Photos by Kendra Archer Show information and captions by Paulina De La Paz The Postcard Show is an exhibit showcasing contemporary art on postcards by established and emerging artists. From the popularity of novelty shows, The Postcard Show was established in order to serve as a mobile medium, creating a narrative through accessible and affordable […]
Annie Briard’s Cyber Claymation Doll in “The Woods”
An experiment in agency, defiance and creativity
Written by Hailey McCloskey Photographs provided by Annie Briard I am a foreigner in the world of computer programming. The little I know resides in the realm of rudimentary word processing with an offshoot in social media. This is precisely what made me want to see Annie Briard‘s show. I was also drawn in by […]
Gettin’ Cozy Around The Campfire
Ayden warms up the cold winter night with new illustrations by Sean Karemaker, Alison Woodward, and Ali Bruce
Another great night of art at the always enjoyable Ayden Gallery ! Campfire Stories Featuring artwork by Sean Karemaker seankaremaker.com Alison Woodward facebook.com/pages/Alison-Woodward-Eats-Ink/ Ali Bruce alibruce.com Complete with colouring books! Photos by Maria Turner Keep an eye on Ayden’s upcoming shows aydengallery.com
Gettin’ Cozy, Interactive, and Interpretive @ the VANDOC House Concert
We celebrate our first six months with a house concert full of great people, great vibes, dance, illustration, and music
Photos by Ash Tanasiychuk VANDOCUMENT recently celebrated our 6 month anniversary! After producing 80+ posts, 15 videos, almost 2000 photos, nearly 4000 page views, and building a team of over 30 talented, dedicated contributors, we held an all-afternoon House Concert that extended into the evening. A fantastic gathering of people came to support VANDOC at […]