As Kirk Gower’s boyfriend of 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of watching his creative journey unfold over the years. I’m always impressed by his dedication, talent, and passion for painting. Kirk’s art is a […]
Carylann Loeppky is a Vancouver-(born and bred) based painter whose career spans more than three decades. Before dedicating herself fully to painting, she worked as an art director in graphic design and multimedia, creating album […]
Claire Anderson’s explorations of feminine power, identity, addiction and trauma are distilled through the feminist art movement. Claire’s intention at first glance is seemingly quiet, muted, and calm in presence, but this is the deception […]
In a moment when ecosystems are unravelling and wildfires reshape the land, artist and activist Kyle Scheurmann asks us to look closer. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1988, Scheurmann completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts […]
Christine Breakell-Lee is a mixed-media artist based in Vancouver, BC, and the founder and creative director of Unified, a fashion-forward line of everyday soft accessories. Her abstract paintings are characterized by an exuberant mix of […]
Eric Louie has always been an artist. From early childhood, he had an eye for form, which our parents encouraged, sending him to art lessons at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Growing up, I can remember […]
When Candice Weber immigrated to Canada in 2016, she brought with her the two best things about the U.S.: her mom’s green pea and ham soup recipe, and treating the arts like the snack aisle […]
Rebecca Santry works primarily with acrylics on canvas and paper, creating abstract works that reflect the majestic beauty and layered landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Her artistic process is rooted in daily rituals spent in […]
Courtney Caroline is an acrylic painter based in Vancouver, B.C., known for her bold, vibrant use of colour that brings food, travel, and shared experiences to life. Courtney grew up creative, and art has always […]
There’s a natural confidence to Lay Hoon Ho (Arty Guava), a sense that she is always exactly where she’s meant to be. She doesn’t just follow her dreams, she lives then and inspires others to […]
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