Korean folk art, or minhwa
With most genres of art that are widely known today, there are famous artists associated with them. For example, we all know of Da...
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- Apr 19, 2021
- 2 min
Artist Interview Series: Michael Edmund Ray and making sculpture approachable
Michael Edmund Ray enjoys his art in three dimensions. But he also realizes that within the art world, sculpture is sometimes viewed as...
- Apr 16, 2021
- 2 min
Visibility, Expression, Resiliency, Community and Rebellion: The Five Pillars of Trans Culture
Walking through the city has a different ease for me in recent years. The braided sidewalks of the downtown area, rumbling from the...
- Apr 5, 2021
- 3 min
The Resurgence of Queer Art through Drag
Over the past decade, queer art has gone through a renaissance due to the mainstream popularization of drag, bringing to the fore a new...
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
Forgotten Vancouver
The Vancouver we know and love exists in a near-constant state of demolition and reconstruction. The city’s long-lived structures are...
- Mar 22, 2021
- 3 min
Art of Flowers
With sunnier weather and warmer days, the flora in Vancouver are rousing from their winter slumber. Flowers are blooming all around the...
- Mar 15, 2021
- 3 min
How artists are reinventing themselves during COVID
After a year in a pandemic that made many industries shut their doors, it’s clear the arts is a resilient market. An industry linked to...
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
Artist Interview Series: Guillermo Romero de la Arena and the lifelong freedom of art
There has never been a moment in Guillermo Romero de la Arena’s life when he was not an artist. And that lifelong passion has grown into...
- Mar 1, 2021
- 2 min
An Artist’s Connection with their Art Supplies
Have you ever stopped to think about the way you feel while using your favourite art supplies? It could be assumed the joy that stems...
- Feb 22, 2021
- 2 min
Art in everyday life: Indian Jewellery
Art has various forms, some which are so frequently present in our day-to-day life, we fail to acknowledge them as individual pieces of...
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Artist Interview Series: David Syre and Artistic Freedom
David Syre’s journey as an artist is as wide-ranging as his journey throughout life. And in this, his art is a true reflection of this...
- Feb 8, 2021
- 2 min
Valentine's Day Traditions Around the World
Valentine’s Day is recognized around the world as a celebration of love that takes place each year on Feb. 14, but its origins are...
- Feb 1, 2021
- 4 min
Celebrating Black Artists
Black History Month is not only a time for celebrating the achievements of Black people in Canada and around the world, but also a time...
- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min
ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Laura Noonan and Preparing for a Show
Preparing for an art exhibition is never easy. Beyond having a body of work ready to display and sell to the public, it takes careful...
- Jan 18, 2021
- 2 min
Sources of art Inspiration
Being constantly inspired to create can sometimes be tough. But who says we should have to wait to be inspired? There are many people and...
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
The Benefits of Viewing Art
We look at, experience, and purchase art because it makes us feel something. There is a value that goes beyond anything monetary, a value...
- Jan 4, 2021
- 1 min
(At Home) Activities in Vancouver
It’s still a strange time, and travel might seem like something of the past for a while, however, there are lots of (safe) things to do...
- Dec 28, 2020
- 2 min
ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Shima Shanti and Encaustic
Shima Shanti makes art with fire. But there is a delicate touch to her medium, built gradually and peeled away until the finished piece...
- Dec 21, 2020
- 3 min
How to promote yourself as an artist
You just created some beautiful art. Great! Now it's time to get out there and market yourself as an artist. Promotion is a key factor of...
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
A Look Into The Creative Process of Professional Artists
The creative process is unique for every artist. For me, it is a half-planned, half-intuitive process. I’ll begin with a general idea,...
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