Writing as an Inspiration for Visual Art: A Discussion with Eunice Wu
When we think of writing as an art, we typically think of it in terms of the content or style underlying a string of well put together...
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- May 1
- 4 min
Artist Interview Series: Samantha Redfern and exhibitions
Samantha Redfern is a visual artist based in Singapore. She has been featured in many exhibitions both locally and internationally and...
- Apr 3
- 2 min
EA Studios to showcase Norval Morrisseau at Art Vancouver
In early 1973, a young immigrant to Canada, captivated by his new country’s natural beauty, started up an art gallery in Jasper. It was a...
- Mar 15
- 3 min
Artist Interview Series: Rae Vena and live painting
Rae Vena is a visual artist and live performance painter of visionary pop surrealism. Self-taught, Rae knew art was her calling in life...
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
Five reasons to exhibit at Art Vancouver
Art fairs provide major opportunities for artists and galleries to increase exposure, gain connections, extend learning, expand promotion...
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
Art Downtown ends its third successive year
Art Downtown is relatively unique within the local Vancouver art scene. It is an outdoor art exhibition, lasting from early July to late...
- Jul 25, 2022
- 2 min
Art Downtown: A bright spot in the heart of Vancouver
By Nathan Durec Nestled behind the Olympic torch at Jack Poole Plaza, several artists have set up easels and tents, full to the brim with...
- Jul 19, 2022
- 3 min
Artist Interview Series: Audra Townsend and lifelong learning
By Nathan Durec Audra Townsend is a lifelong student. Never one to sit still, she has crossed the Atlantic in pursuit of knowledge,...
- Jul 11, 2022
- 3 min
How to apply for an art gallery
So you’re an artist and you want to start getting serious about getting your artwork out into the world, but you don’t know how. For a...
- Jun 13, 2022
- 2 min
A life in pictures: A brief glance at the work of Chantelle Trainor-Matties
Chantelle Trainor-Matties’s vibrant artwork is characterized by bright colours, distinctive linework and an eclectic fusion of digital...
- May 23, 2022
- 2 min
Geoffrey Feng and his love for landscapes
Geoffrey Feng is an oil painter and graphic artist residing in North Vancouver. His medium of expertise consists of oil paintings which...
- May 21, 2022
- 2 min
Art Vancouver 2022: a recap
Thousands of people descended onto the Vancouver Convention Centre for Art Vancouver’s sixth exhibition, held for four days between May 5...
- May 6, 2022
- 2 min
Green Apple Art Centre at Art Vancouver
Green Apple Art Centre's Exhibition Team presented AR implemented "Revive Tomorrow," an adaptation to the context of despair during COVID...
- Apr 18, 2022
- 2 min
What to look forward to at Art Vancouver
Art Vancouver is two and a half weeks away! As western Canada’s largest international art fair, Art Vancouver features over 100...
- Mar 14, 2022
- 2 min
Lynn Li and the delicacy of Chinese art
Every artist has a story to tell. It could be a place or even a person they are inspired by. Hence, inspiration is truly everywhere. Lynn...
- Feb 28, 2022
- 3 min
Re-Imagining our Icons with Kevin O’Quinn
When Kevin O’Quinn gets to work, he uses it as an opportunity to learn. He enjoys finding the uniqueness of his subject, that seemingly...
- Feb 14, 2022
- 2 min
Artist Interview Series: Taisha Teal in the flow
Creating art is a process of continual learning. Artists try new mediums, discover new materials or collaborate with other artists in...
- Feb 7, 2022
- 3 min
The Yukon Prize: New award seeks to expand the audience for Yukon artists
When Julie Jai and her husband, David Trick, set out to create the Yukon Prize for Visual Arts, they wanted to help alleviate some of the...
- Dec 20, 2021
- 3 min
Artist Interview Series: Veronica Verkley’s animals
Veronica Verkley has a lifelong fascination with animals. It influenced her art career early on, beginning with drawings and sculptures...
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
Artist Interview Series: Kevin “Freakshow” O’Quinn
Kevin O’Quinn is an experience. He’s as gregarious, inquisitive and engaging as the vibrant and visually stimulating art he creates. His...