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 […]
A career as a band teacher. That was Carrie’s dream when she was an aspiring young flute player, studying first at the University of Mary in North Dakota, and then as a music education student […]
Maia Beresford (she/her) is a Vancouver-based actor, singer, dancer, and musician who holds a Diploma in Musical Theatre from Capilano University and a Bachelor of Performing Arts Degree from Douglas College. She has worked with […]
Yukiko Adachi is a local illustrator creating whimsical pieces with unmistakable authenticity. Her Instagram showcases this, documenting her life from pregnancy in the midst of a global lockdown to a first-time pandemic parent to a […]
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