To improve the representation of Canadian artists of Asian origin while facilitating exchanges between artists as well as with the cultural industry, a national digital platform is being created. This project is evolving under the supervision of a multicultural, multidisciplinary and pan-Canadian council. Funded with a major grant from the Canada Council for the Arts, … Continue reading →

Asian Persuasion All Stars is a collective of Vancouver-based Asian and non-Asian indie rock musicians who joined forces to combat the rise in Anti-Asian racism in Metro Vancouver during the COVID-19 pandemic. They recently released a cover of the ska classic, “Racist Friend,” originally by the Special AKA in 1984. The song is subtitled “Felix … Continue reading →

Artist Statement I have had a passion for painting, a love of nature and a deep commitment to uplifting humanity, since I was a young child. As I got older, I realized that the world was not always a safe place and it has been crucial to my development as an artist to speak to … Continue reading →

Kimberly Leong is a freelance illustrator, concept artist, and comic artist based in Metro Vancouver. She received her BFA in Illustration from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in the year 2018. Born and raised in Malaysia, she moved to Canada in 2010 and is enjoying her life as an artist. With a strong … Continue reading →