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Friday, October 28, 2011

Turn Your Silk Screen into a Spooky Silk Screen Printing Frenzy

Ok, so I'm a little bit of a craft nerd, which is fine. However, after going through 400 meters of tool and sewing individual tuffs around a waistband, I have created a tutu (which by the way, after doing some research could have been sold for nearly $400+... that's nuts!) that has taken forever to finish. I should also mention that I sewed feathers individually to a body suite, in order to replicate the Black Swan dress. I'm officially finished, yet oddly enough, I am still not crafted out- amazing!

This Saturday, if you are feeling crafty, get down to the Vancouver Contemporary Art Gallery for some silk screen printing. You can make prints on paper, T-Shirts, and bags! Perhaps even some spooky creations to decorate your home with for Halloween...?

The Silk Screen event is inspired by the Corita Kent exhibit currently on display at the gallery. Corita's work became famous in the '60s while incorporating advertising slogans mixed with poetry in her silk screens.

Silk Screen making will be taking place from 11 am to 1pm Saturday October 29th at 555 Nelson St.

The 411 on Silk Screening:

Silk screen printing has been around for ages, as it originated in China during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD). It was first patented in England by Samuel Simon in 1907 and was originally used to make expensive wall paper, and prints on silk, linen, and other expensive fabrics. Westerners enforced business policies to ensure their technique remained secret.

How it works:

Now that you know how to silk screen, enjoy making your T-Shirts and totes!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Commuters Need Some Flying Frickin Fun Too!

If you’re one of the many daily crammed commuters on Vancouver’s Canada Line then you may appreciate this:

10 SECONDS

10 seconds is a series of 10 second works being featured each month and airing every two minutes on the Canada Line video screens. The project is curated by Paul Wong and presented by On Main in partnership with In TransitBC. 10 Seconds began in April of 2010 and will run until March of 2012 generally reaching an audience of over 100,000 commuters daily. The current work featured on the Canada Line is Escape Velocity by Chelsea O'Brian.

Chelsea O’Brian attended the National Circus School of Montreal and has toured with Cirque Plume in France with the show L’Atelier du peintre and was most recently here in Vancouver with Cavalia. However, interestingly enough, Chelsea has invented the Aerial kite and its technique... and it is pretty damn cool!

Friday, October 7, 2011

Fix Your Need For Creed

Have you walked past 51 East Pender and wondered why there were hundreds of pink balloons situated inside? Well my friends, it is the work of Martin Creed and tomorrow is the last day to see the exhibit at the Rennie Collection.

How is a room full of balloons art? I'm not going to lie; I've been thinking the same thought. However, I did find Martin Creed's description of his work rather interesting during an interview with Tate Shots when his work was exhibited at Tate St. Ives.

Rennie Collection

51 EAST PENDER STREET

Oct 8th: 1 - 3:30 PM or 3 - 4:30 PM

Book a time via: http://www.renniecollection.org/index.php

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Fun Festivity Findings

Beginning this week, here are some neat things that can be your saving grace from holiday madness:

This Thursday, October 4^th marks the opening reception of the Federation Gallery’s Annual International Representational show (AIRS).

The Federation Gallery is run by the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) founded in 1941 by artists including Group of Seven member, Lawren Harris. The FCA is a non-profit organization with chapters throughout Canada and is the first artist sponsored gallery and workshop.

AIRS

Federation Gallery

Opening Night: Thursday, October 6th. 6-8PM

Exhibit runs: Oct 4^th- 23^rd, 2011

1241 Cartwright Street, Granville Island
Regular Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday, October 13^th is all about...

PAUL WONG

Next Thursday is the opening of the Paul Wong exhibit at Winsor Gallery.
Paul Wong is said to be a local ignitor of media arts and much of his work combines video and photography with sound.

He has achieved a high regard in the industry and has been presented with both the Governor General's award in New Media and the Bell Canada Award.

Paul Wong is known internationally as his work is currently located at McMaster University, University of Toronto, Concordia University, Queen's University, Museum of Modern Art (New York), National Film Board, Centre Cultural Canadien (Paris) and the Vancouver Art Gallery.
More of his projects can be viewed at: http://www.paulwongprojects.com/.

Windsor Gallery

Opening Night: Thursday, October 13th. 7PM

Exhibit runs: Oct 13th - Nov 5th, 2011

Located at: 3025 Granville St. Vancouver, B.C.
Gallery Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Sunday 11 am – 5:00 pm.

Paul wong - Habana Riviera (Havana)

Paul Wong - Imminent (Storm)

Friday, September 30, 2011

Dear Vancouverites: Don't Frown, Just Get Down!

Yes, I know rain has moved in and is now proclaiming itself to be our friend, that friend we never really want around. As wet as it is, you can't hibernate for 8 months, and if you can, then I think you have a problem that is beyond the realms of this post. Nonetheless, if you have the courage to head outside, the following events are deffinatly worth getting down to.

Stay calm, carry on and check out some of Vancouver's newest and coolest:

GALLERY 1965

Take a peek at the exhibit located in one of Vancity's newest galleries currently featuring 66 local artists including Rick Erickson, curated by Michael Turner.

There are two segments to this opening exhibit and a special talk:
Segment 1: Septemeber 8th- Septemeber 30th.
Segment 2: October 6th- November 4th.
Curator Talk: Saturday, October 8th at 8PM.

Visit are by appointment only, so contact the following:
onmain@gmail.com
604-872-7713
Located at 1965 Main St.

Hours: Wednesday- Friday 12-5PM.

FUSE

Covet
This event has been running annually at the Vancouver Art Gallery since 2005 and features great DJ music and dance performances along with unique gallery tours and featured installations.You can definitely count on a having good time at FUSE.

Friday, November 4th, at 8PM.

Tickets are $19.50 - cheap, meaning they sell out fast!
Buy tickets online at: https://tickets.vanartgallery.bc.ca/.

Featured guests this year include the Radix Theatre Society and Plastic Orchid Factory.

BEUTFL PRBLMS - Radix Theatre Society

RADIX THEATRE SOCIETY

Since 1988 - This Vancouver based society currently directed by Andrew Laurenson, has been has been developing performances and cultivating experimental pieces that are integrated with Vancouver's niche cultural events.

YVR - Is a free workshop currently taking place for all to join and will teach participants the art of paper and audio design and the opportunity to indulge into Vancouver's heritage.
RoundHouse Community Centre, Thursdays from September 8th until December1st in room B. Located on the corner of Pacific and Davie St.

POST- Plastic Orchid Factory

PLASTIC ORCHID FACTORY

The plastic orchid factory is a Vancouver based contemporary ballet company directed by James Gnam. The company has been showcased with The Vancouver International Dance Festival, The Scotiabank Dance Centre, Dancing on the Edge, Dance in Vancouver, ROMP!, The InFrinGinG Dance Festival, and The Chutzpah!

15th ANNUAL EASTSIDE CULTURE CRAWL

Picture 10,000 people walking along the streets between Main and Victoria Drive from 1st Avenue down towards the waterfront and the Eastside Culture Crawl is what you get! Participants can expect to openly walk into the studios of local artisits and view a variety of art exhibits during the three day event.

Friday, November 18th. 5-10 PM
Saturday, November 19th. 11-6 PM
Sunday, November 20th. 11-6 PM

ARTISTS TO CHECK OUT: