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 …
Join the Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) on May 14 for the 10th Annual VAFF Industry Insight Series entitled: “Celebrate Representation, Opportunity and Evolution” The series will be kicked off with a hybrid model of in-person, hands-on workshops, panel sessions and virtual filmmaker discussions. The series will be geared toward providing insight and insider perspectives … Continue reading
On May 14 at 7pm, Dr. Avril Wang of the Thangka Art Center of Shanghai will walk us through the history of Thangka painting and its elements, features and characteristics. Dr. Wang will also share with us the new developments and academic findings in many fields of Thangka and Tibetan culture research and collection. Dr. … Continue reading
The Burnaby Artist Guild is pleased to present a video recap of their Asian Heritage Month entitled YEAR OF THE TIGER. Continue reading
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: Zoe Cire Zoe Cire is a visual artist born and raised on Treaty 6 territory of central Alberta, currently residing as a guest on unceded Musqueam, … Continue reading
VAHMS’ Recognition Awards Gala has been renamed as the Community Awards Celebration! The celebration will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the PAL Studio Theatre to recognize and celebrate the arts and cultural diversity that Pan-Asian Canadian communities bring to Canadian society. During the event, we will be honouring individuals and organizations that … Continue reading
Perfect for poetry lovers! Listen in on this ancient Chinese poetry session on May 14 at 11 AM. The greatest feature of ancient Chinese poetry is its profound meaning. The true meaning of poetry is often different from the literal meaning. It is related with culture and history. This lecture takes three poems as examples … Continue reading
Asian communities in North America have played vital roles in shaping Canada and the United States – from building both countries’ transcontinental railways to fighting for civil rights. Today they continue to contribute to advancements in science, literature, politics and beyond; as well as impact North America’s rich multicultural societies. In celebration of May’s Asian … Continue reading
A new music video will premiere on May 8th, 2022 called Dare to Dream, from Did I just Say That? Click here to watch at 10am the day of! In celebration of mothers, grandmothers, matriarchs, and mother figures, Dare to Dream honours the untold stories of the ancestors who endeavoured for a better life. “I’ve never seen a character like my mother on … Continue reading
The Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC is pleased to host a virtual Chinatown Walkabout for this year’s explorASIAN Festival on May 11 at 7pm. This Zoom tour will be led by John Atkin, Bob Sung and Hayne Wai. John is a civic historian and heritage consultant; Bob hosts cultural and culinary tours of Chinatown; … Continue reading
Back and bigger than ever, Art Vancouver is set to return to the Vancouver Convention Centre on May 5–8, 2022. Art Vancouver’s vision is to unite nations through the power of art by bringing artists and galleries from across Canada and around the world to showcase fresh, contemporary work in the heart of the city’s … Continue reading