Diffractions of the Local: New work by Seven Vancouver-based, Latin American Artists
Disparate geographies and contemporary art in Vancouver at Back Gallery Project
Written by Mark Jacobs Photos courtesy Roman, Gabriela Aceves, and Back Gallery Project Diffractions of the Local is a new series of exhibitions at The Back Gallery Project, aiming to celebrate the diverse nonlocal origins of Vancouver’s contemporary art scene. Here’s what The Back Gallery Project has to say about the series: Diffractions of the […]
24-Hr Drawing Party @ Project Space
A personal reflection by organizer and participant Margarete Hernandez
Words by Margarete Hernandez Photos by Sheng Ho and Margarete Hernandez Remember when we were children, and pencils and crayons were our basic tools for expression, and how easy it was to talk and play with other children while finger-painting on a crafts table or making castles in a sandbox? I had a lot of […]
The Stories of a Lifetime: Sean Karemaker’s Scroll Drawings
Karemaker's solo show at The Gam features his large narrative-based compositions
Photos by Ash Tanasiychuk One of the nicest guys you’ll meet, Sean Karemaker is a gentle giant who creates epic panels of drawings that tell the stories that span entire lifetimes. His drawing style is rough and raw, yet proportionately accurate and approachable. In late July 2013, Karemaker launched a solo show at The Gam. […]
Annie Briard’s Wanderings @ Black & Yellow
Interactive animation captures the attention & the mobile phones of gallery goers young and old
Words & Photos by Ash Tanasiychuk Video by Tara Flynn WANDERINGS: A big night in many ways: * Annie Briard‘s 1st solo show in Vancouver * Back Gallery Project‘s opening exhibition at their new location * Black & Yellow‘s 1st curated show at this new space There was a wonderfully large turnout for the opening […]
Monomania II @ Trench
Packed house for the opening night of the latest bi-annual exhibition of emerging local talent
On July 4th, 2013, Trench Contemporary Art Gallery held its opening reception for Monomania II: Vancouver Emerging. The exhibition featured over 20 professional Vancouver-based artists from a variety of practises and mediums, including a music/performance piece by Mike Bourscheid entitled “Introducing Myself To The Canada Geese” in which he played an odd bagpipe-like contraption. The […]
Spatial Poetics XII: Release Me @ SFU Woodwards
Interdisciplinary and experimental evening binds both performers and audience through challenging conceptions of space and expectations
Words by Shalon W-H and Celesse McCarthy To kick off the 37th annual Powell Street Festival, an interdisciplinary event entitled Spatial Poetics XII: Release Me took place on July 6th 2013. On the top floor of SFU Woodwards Goldcorp Centre for the Arts is a small stage – Studio D – equipped with scaffolded seating. […]
First Thursday Vancouver + Art Waste 2013
Two massive art events collide and explode the already busiest night of the week for Vancouver's visual arts exhibitions
The First Thursday Vancouver Art Walk and Art Waste collided in early June. The fourth day of the work week is traditionally THE night of the week to check out new art in the city – this is when most galleries launch their opening receptions. Chris Bentzen of Hot Art Wet City knows this; he […]
Visual Arts Celebration at The Cultch
The DTES Small Arts Grants Exhibition's Opening Reception Celebration
To celebrate the Vancouver Foundation Small Arts Grants program, in partnership with Carnegie Community Centre, a gallery of work was selected by the incredible Sita Kumar, and hosted at The Cultch Gallery. The DTES Small Arts Grants “new initiative seeks to foster individual achievement amongst local artists in the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood.” Opening night was May […]
Mural at Broadway & Main by Ola Volo: Illustration Artist, Future Superstar
Another example of Ola's beautifully flowing work in Vancouver. Mural created May 2013
One of the nicest women you’ll meet, Ola Volo, artist and illustrator, has taken the plunge and is dedicating herself entirely to her art. Thanks to prodding by close friends, Ola quit her day job to pursue her love of telling visual stories through illustrations both big and small. Nature and folklore are Ola’s focus, […]
CARDED! Shakes Up The Art Scene
Gallery goers get interactive as the excitement for original art on trading cards is high
Think art openings are just places for people to stand around in near silence, hands folded behind their backs, or stroking their beards in deep contemplation? Think again: the creators of Hot One Inch Action (a night of button art) present CARDED! a one-night only show of art on trading cards. The walls of the […]