Artist Statement In my early art journey, acrylic paints are my preferred medium because of their flexibility. Acrylics are easily manipulated which can add interesting texture to the piece as well. This is also the main reason that I love to use acrylic for backgrounds as it makes the feature objects pop out visually. As … Continue reading
On September 30, 2022 at 7:30pm, Over the Rainbow (“The Concert”), a special concert marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, was held at the Michael J Fox Theatre in Burnaby. This epic Grand Concert included performances by Aboriginal and Canadian Chinese artists. VAHMS now is delighted to present a panel discussion on Friday, … Continue reading
Artist Statement As a dentist, I need to learn about hands, eyes and brain coordination to work efficiently. I started taking evening photography courses from a photography film school in Vancouver in the 1990s. I spent one evening night per week, 3 hours each night, learning about the basics of film development, darkroom technique, shooting … Continue reading
Artist Statement My art is primarily about having fun. I enjoy using bright colours and juicy textures. I am interested in conveying a feeling, in making visual poetry. Most of my work involves slow, repetitious, and meticulous labour— animation, knitting, quilting. These actions bring me to a state of meditative concentration, which I also enjoy. … Continue reading