When I first met Becca Kozak, we quickly bonded over our very similar tastes in music and film. She has a perpetual desire to create, whether it be through her instantly recognizable art or various […]
At just 13 years old, Layla Verreault is already making a name for herself as a performing artist across multiple disciplines—acting, singing, music and dance. With credits in two Hallmark movies (Scouting for Christmas and […]
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 […]
Ahmed Jozi is a visual/motion designer and a self-taught artist working across digital and traditional mediums. He was born in Iraq and grew up in Jordan, then immigrated with his family to Canada in 2008. […]
Yuki Ueda has been a pillar of the Vancouver performing arts community for over a decade. An artist who sees the connections between disciplines, he has consistently worked to bring together performers from across the […]
From his first foray into the industry to his recent, self-produced work, I’ve had a front-row seat watching Luka’s artistry evolve. Luka Kawabata possesses a unique ability to bring people together through bridging everything he […]
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 […]
Sepideh Yadegar is an Iranian-Canadian filmmaker based in Vancouver. She writes, directs, edits, and produces films that dig into the lives of people often left out of the spotlight. Her stories are shaped by migration, […]
I have known Maryam Babaei all my life. We grew up in the same neighbourhood in Tehran, immigrated to Canada at roughly the same time, and went to the same university. She studied English Literature […]
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