Artist StatementPositivity and connectedness are constant themes in my painting and poetry. I take inspiration from the simple joys of my youth growing up on a tropical island. I was the youngest of 6 – there was always a sharing of food and stories at our very long dining table. It doesn’t come as a …
Artist StatementGrowing in the city, Tiffany’s always been fascinated by wide open spaces. Vancouver granted her access to the ocean and mountains and she fell in love with nature’s grandeur early on. Landscapes have been a favourite subject of hers to paint since she was young. Light and space inspire her endlessly and she aims …
This year, VAHMS had the privilege to partner with Shaw Multicultural to showcase three Interconnected Artists on their channels! Check out each of the artists and their videos below: Michelle Sound Michelle Sound is a Cree and Métis artist, educator and mother. She is a member of Wapsewsipi Swan River First Nation in Northern Alberta. …
Artist Statement Lenore RS Lim’s art is a testament to her constant exploration of the technical possibilities of printmaking, her continued collaboration with her print master, and her ongoing relationship with her culture as expressed in her use of plant life, Philippine crafts and mythology. Her work emanates a positive point of view toward her …
Artist StatementYun-Yun Lee uses mixed media, such as oil paint, acrylic, gauche, lino print, and pencil drawings, to celebrate the beauty she sees in, and the gratitude she has for, growing up in both Chinese and North-American cultures. She enjoys exploring in different styles of expression, from pencil portraits to illustrative landscapes; from still life …
Artist Statement Weaving has become an effective technique in my current work, influenced by traditional practice from the Ilocos region, Philippines—my region of birth—a process I have never learned.Here, I translate the motifs and symbols of textile, basketry weaving and webbing into paper or canvas weaving. By deconstructing, collaging, and cutting the archival and research …
Artist Statement Watercolor painting and Tai Chi are activities Chan does each day. These two art forms have much in common: they both require total focus, balance, and a sense of control over your energy flow. They both have contradictions that complement each other – dynamic and tranquility co-existing. Both, in the end, bring forth …
Join us online or in person for VAHMS 2023 AGM where we will reflect on our 2022 year, and present our vision for the explorAsian 2023 Festival. This is a hybrid event, where attendees can join online, or in person at Pasta Polo: 2754 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam, BC V3B 1B9. If you’re interested in attending in person, …
Artist Statement For many years I had an innate yearning for sketching. Like a walled fortress, fear of failure and apprehension kept me at bay because it takes courage to draw. Failure is not the opposite of success but rather a stepping stone to success. There can be something good to be said of a …
We’ve partnered with the Arts Club Theatre Company to let you know about their important new play, Forgiveness. Experience the power of Forgiveness. Based on the acclaimed memoir by Mark Sakamoto, Forgiveness is the powerful story of his family’s harrowing experiences during World War II. Ralph, Sakamoto’s maternal grandfather, was a Canadian soldier of European descent who …
Artist Statement Michelle Sound’s work explores personal and familial narratives with a consideration of Indigenous artistic processes. Her works explore cultural identities and histories by engaging materials and concepts within a contemporary context. Through utilizing such practices as drum making, caribou hair tufting, beadwork, painting and photography, her work highlights that acts of care and …
Artist Statement Through illustration and comics I explore personal investigations and commemorations into grief and memories, the humor of everyday narratives, and issues of identity and family. I often work off of my own poetry, physical diaries, and digital record-keeping. I’m interested in collaging and preserving daily moments, managing my passionate love affair with the …
We are thrilled to share that CultureBrew.Art (CBA) is officially OPEN! With its national searchable database of Indigenous and racialized artists who work in the performing, literary, and media arts, CBA is an essential resource for anyone wanting to find and collaborate with BIPOC artists, as well as BIPOC artists wanting to find and connect …
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
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. … Continue reading
The Battle of the Brush is a live painting competition where multiple teams of artists compete in a time-limited competition before their spontaneous collective works are displayed and voted on by local art lovers and people in attendance. How does it work?A group of artists are placed into multiple teams where they will blend their … Continue reading
Preserving the legacy | Telling the story A new opera by Madeleine Thien • Alice Ping Yee Ho • Paul Yeestarring Spencer Britten • Vania Chan • Erica Iris HuangDerek Kwan • Starring Matthew Li • Emma ParkinsonMary Chun, music director and conductor • Desdemona Chiang, stage director City Opera Vancouver’s new opera is a story … Continue reading
Artist Statement The work I have curated is explorative and is a reflection of the natural environment and the ever-changing subject matter that surrounds me. With photography and paintings, I try to capture the beauty within the subtleties of life by striving to transform the mundane. The nature of the west coast has found a … Continue reading
You can make a difference for a lifetime. Join Planet Smile & make it happen. We need your support. Vietnamese below/Tiếng Việt bên dưới About this event We are hosting this dinner to raise funds to further develop comprehensive and sustainable programs for cleft lip and palate (CLP) treatments. Every year, more than 3,400 children … Continue reading
At the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on August 13, 2022 at 7:30pm, listen to a voice you have never heard before. Songs from the Himalayas: it’s not just the sound of nature – listening to the songs of Ansa. GaRangDengZhen (Zen) rang is like crossing to the ancient Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the sacred GangRenBoQie snow mountain and … Continue reading