2024 ARTISTS & MURALS

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  • Angie Quintanilla (keen-tah-knee-yah) Coates is a visual artist born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. In her 20’s, Angie traded the heat and hustle of Mexico for the calmer and decidedly chillier climate of Canada. 20 years on, she finds herself in Port Moody, BC where she lives with her dog Meatball, and rescue husband Geoff. When she’s not in her studio, she can be found exploring the nearby ocean and mountain trails.


    Angie didn’t discover her art practice until later in life. Growing up in Mexico, art seemed like a luxury, and certainly not a viable vocation. She took the ‘practical’ path, acquiring a BA in International Relations. Not until coming to Canada and finding sobriety did Angie return to art, realizing that creating had never been a luxury. It’s a necessity.

    A deeply curious artist, Angie is inspired by everything, and her practice is always evolving. A constant thread in her work is her bold and enthusiastic use of colour. Angie’s palette is both a nod to her Mexican heritage, and a reflection of the joy and gratitude she feels in her practice. These are the feelings she most wants to ignite in the viewer.
    Over the last few years, Angie’s work has caught the attention of global brands, leading to collaborations with companies like Dr. Martens, Lego, Warby Parker, The New York Times and M&M’s, along with organizations like Human Rights Campaign, and the United Nations.


    Her path is as winding as the trails behind her home, constantly evolving and arguably unpractical…and she couldn’t imagine life any other way.

  • Born with a steady crayon craving, Anthony grew up in Montréal, Quebec where he developed an early passion for creating vivid visuals, fueled by Saturday morning cartoons and the fresco paintings at church on Sunday morning. It wasn’t long before Anthony’s love for the arts led him to relocate to Vancouver, BC where he studied art and animation at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Notable works include being commissioned to paint a mural as part of the 2020 Vancouver Mural Festival, to honor Vancouver’s first historically black community. Anthony continues to reside in Vancouver, where he works on various fine art, clothing and animation projects.

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  • David Camisa (He/Him) is a British-Canadian Artist, Illustrator, and Muralist who currently resides in Vancouver, BC.

    David has showcased his work across Canada and worldwide, including exhibitions in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Finding his creativity thrives most while maintaining variety in his art practice, he balances his fine art pursuits with projects as an Illustrator and Muralist. David has been selected to create murals for the Edmonton Mural Festival, the Salt Spring Island Arts Council, and the Vancouver Queer Arts Festival, while also working for clients such as Wrappr, Collective Arts Brewing, and THIS Magazine.

  • Diamond Point is a Contemporary Coast Salish Artist and proud member of Musqueam Indian Band. Over the last few years, Point has built up her public art experience, with her artwork being showcased through Vancouver Mural Festival, Vancouver Coastal Health, Patagonia Vancouver, Translink, Delta School District, UBC; and having been on display at the Vancouver Art Gallery, Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, and the Museum of Anthropology. Point’s body of work demonstrates who she is as not only a contemporary artist but also as a proud Musqueam and Coast Salish person. 

    Point intends to create artwork that connects contemporary experiences, styles and contexts to traditional understandings, knowledge and teachings. As a Musqueam person and artist, it is important to her to incorporate Coast Salish design elements in her work, to showcase the beautiful artwork her ancestors have created since time immemorial. Point’s art practice encompasses graphic design, illustration, site-specific installations, and more recently, sculptural work. Her artwork often focuses on themes of Indigenous identity, heritage, relationships, and interconnectedness. When creating public works and installations, Point tends to start with connecting to specific locations and traditional places named in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm, the downriver dialect spoken in these territories. As an educator, her passions lie within history and being able to visually convey and teach the rich and deep historical contexts of our beautiful territory. Point is currently completing her Masters of Indigenous Education at UBC.

  • This design consists of the flow of water within a braided design to resemble a three-stand braid. Within the water are salmon, which represent abundance and wealth The water woven into a braid design is also a visual reminder of the three host First Nations and the connectedness of our communities. This design is a visual representation of interconnectedness, relationship and family.

  • Dinho Bento is a Brazilian artist residing in Ottawa. Active in street art since 2005, he has worked on dozens of artistic projects in several countries.

    Dinho was born in a small town in Brazil. Since childhood, he had a deep connection with the culture and nature of the countryside. Later, this connection, combined with his training as an artist, led him to use, symbolically, the elements of nature and the human figure as the main starting points for discussing different themes. His approaches range from environmental discussions to deeper issues involving his feelings and spirituality.

Drift Mural Co.

Anaïs Labrèque

Dominic Laporte

  • Dominic Laporte, a muralist and illustrator based in Canada, seamlessly integrates traditional painting techniques with mixed-media approaches in his artistic pursuits. Through his unique blend of history, community, and nature, Dominic’s artistic style combines realism and surrealism, encouraging viewers to reflect on their relationship and responsibility toward each other and all species in our shared World. Laporte, together with partner Anaϊs Labrèque, co-founded DRIFT Mural Co., striving to enrich communities and celebrate local identities through transformative public art initiatives. 

  • ‘Unbound’ is a dynamic representation of a wolf staring directly into the viewer’s eyes, creating a powerful sense of connection. This commanding image captures attention and evokes a sense of awe and respect for the wild spirit of nature. By highlighting the presence of wolves in our province, this mural encourages viewers to reflect on their responsibility toward each other and all species in our shared world.

    Wolves are known for their cooperative and social nature, symbolizing the values of collaboration and togetherness that are cherished in this vibrant community. Through this artwork, the hope is not only to inspire appreciation and support for these magnificent creatures and raise awareness, but also to celebrate the spirit of unity and resilience that defines Vancouver.

happen stance collective

  • happen stance is a crew of artists, illustrators, writers, and comic-loving nerds that work and play on the unceded ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, colonially known as Vancouver.
    Formed in 2023, happen stance encompasses eight artists whose work spans a range of mediums including murals, UX, comics, printmaking, art books, illustration, painting, and design. Tied together by a collective interest in independent artistic expression, themes forming a through-line in each member's work include identity and culture, mental health, self-reflection, environmentalism, and storytelling.

  • Dreaming of Coexistence is an interpretation of the theme “Familiar Faces” by artists Ann Fu, Allison Chow, Heather Tsang, and Ris Wong of the happenstance collective. The canvas is occupied with a burst of creatures huddled among verdant foliage. Humans and fauna compete for space while supporting each other in the delicate dance of coexistence.


    At the bottom of the mural, Soma, the fierce nocturnal symbol of self, comes to life as the steward of dreams and wisdom. The white rabbit represents familiar roles in our lives: the trickster, the sibling, the parent, and the friend. Completing the embrace is a bold bird, bringing a wild spirit and playful awareness.


    Faces begin as strangers before becoming familiar threads in our stories. Dreaming of Coexistence illustrates the notion of being in a constant community, nurtured by dreams of gentle coexistence with oneself, nature, and each other.

  • Homa Khosravi, born in Tehran, Iran, is an interdisciplinary artist based in Vancouver. She received her MFA from Simon Fraser University and her BFA in Painting from the Tehran University of Art. Her work touches on surrealism, abstraction, and world-building through a multitude of mediums including painting, video, and sculpture installation. Khosravi investigates the experiences of body and mind in relation to the environment throughout the process of creating her artwork, from choosing colours to materiality. By exploring the human body and its connection to memory, fantasy, and the uncanny, her work highlights a foundation of humour found within.

  • ‘Pink Glitter’ illustrates a portrait of an Iranian woman standing among branches in the forest. She stands still, looking steadily ahead with a powerful yet welcoming gaze. Her serene expression contrasts with the wild, untamed surroundings, symbolizing a blend of strength and grace. Through the foliage, dancing light and shadow add depth, evoking a sense of mystery. What is the woman's story, as her gaze observes onward? Is she waiting for something? Or is she hiding from something? Although she does not look scared, she stands strong. She is a worrier, she is hope. In the darkness of the forest, she is shining through.

    This painting celebrates the resilience and bravery of all the women who continue shining through chaos and darkness in this world.

  • We create large format walls and figurative canvases that convey the deeper nature of an energy—an underlying representation of a protective personality. The creation of our works is an act of homage to the ephemeral emotional experiences that we transmit and share to the world in a timeless way. Equity is an omnipresent force in our duo. Both living in Paris—Jomad, French-Caribbean portrait painter with roots in Graffiti and Andrew Agutos, Filipino-American artist who studied Fine Art.

    Ultimately, the works convey an ongoing conversation between us where reality is made through a maternal gaze. With clashing undertones of classical figuration and abstraction inspired by heritage—topics of family, culture and community are tackled and emphasized in an energetic blend. This assembly of knowledge based on human values constitutes all of our work.

  • Julie Solvstrom has called Vancouver, Canada home since graduating from The Royal Danish Academy of Art and Design in 2017 and establishing herself as an illustrator, lettering artist, and creative. Her vibrant and often textured work draws from nature, poetry, and human connections. Typography plays a central role, with bold lettering in playful forms.

  • ‘Home to All’ / ‘Your Usual Suspects’ celebrates the natural beauty and wildlife that enriches the community. The mural pays homage to creatures such as the raccoon, river otter, and eagle, bringing their presence to life with vibrant colours and patterns. Inspired by the local fauna, the mural features the familiar faces of animals native to the River District, serving as a reminder of the rich biodiversity in this communal home. Interwoven with these local critters are natural elements such as leaves, flowers, and eggs, symbolizing the delicate balance of the ecosystem and the interconnectedness of all life.

Kelly Cannell

  • Kelly Cannell is a Coast Salish artist from the Musqueam Nation in British Columbia. Kelly was shown Coast Salish Art and culture from birth; she lives it every day among her community and with her family, including her two children. As far back as Kelly can remember is when she began to explore her calling in artistry. Her talents continue to grow in part from Kelly's passion for travel, which brings her to countries around the world. Experiencing these places with the help of locals and their own unique culture have helped intensify her connections to the natural world. Kelly uses these experiences and connections as the foundation for all of her work.

  • Multifaceted visual artist and painter, Laura Jane Klassen brings bold colour and contagious energy to the rain-drenched, snow-covered coastal mountain region of Canada’s west coast. 

    Her art invites viewers to engage with the technicolour energy of life, the freedom and sheer joy of the mountains, and inspires them to immerse themselves in the beauty that surrounds. 

    To Laura, art is both an expression of her own passion and a tool for relationship building, personal growth, and social connection.

  • Inspired by the Tour De France, this piece was created to enliven and remind everyone inhabiting Vancouver’s concrete jungle about the beauty of the outdoors; the French Alps to be exact. With help from her incredible team Jill Mundy and Brian Bennett, this will be Laura Jane Klassen’s largest paint by number yet - literally a mountain of color.

  • Lintz Siemens is a multi-medium artist from the Fraser Valley. She is a painter, sculpture, potter and most recently a textiles artist designing her own line of upcycled clothing. 

    Her art has been shown in, Harrison, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Fortlangley and Vancouver with a permanent displays at Chilliwack Senior Secondary and in the front window of the Cranberries Naturally shop in FortLangley. 

    Where as in earlier years she sought to connect with her viewers by expressing her own emotional struggles, she now is able to focus on making art which sparks happiness and a sense of wellbeing in society.

  • The shape of the frame influenced how this work was designed. There is no center or focal point in the middle of the painting, except the landscape visible beyond it. Because the painting is intended to be displayed in a park, the image of squirrels was chosen for the way they bring happiness and play together in nature.

    We shape our world in part by what we give our attention to. This artwork was created with the intention of equality and connection. In creating the frame-shaped composition, the squirrel's tails and hands connecting together naturally helped create harmony and flow. This can be a metaphor for life. Life, like the artwork, flows more harmoniously when we are connected and have a true understanding of each other.

  • Mads is a self-taught painter based in Vancouver. She was born into a family that cherishes the arts. For good or bad, money wasn’t a driving motivator, but art was. She was encouraged to scribble, draw, and paint from an early age. Although this became a self-soothing habit, it hadn’t crossed her mind to make it a career.


    Mads busied herself by completing her BA in Corporate Communications with a Graphic Design Certificate and joining the corporate workforce. It wasn’t until a few years later that she picked up a paintbrush again and quickly realized this was the direction she needed to go.

  • It’s 4pm. She leaves an industrial office, and walks into the brewery. Without hesitation, she sits at the bar and welcomes conversation with a smile. She’s a regular who could never overstay her welcome. Always at peace, always down for a chat. Drinking a beer, talking about mundane work days, last night’s game, upcoming concerts, what’s blooming in her yard…everyday West Coast things. As the days pass, the staff gather small insights into her life:

    She was born and raised on the West Coast. She has three cats. She loves the Canucks. Her favourite colour is orange. She can’t decide between Green Day and The Beach Boys. She loves bike riding and gardening.


    She’s a regular, she’s a West Coast beauty. She’s one of the many that make Vancouver, Vancouver.

  • Manuel Axel Strain is a 2-Spirit artist from the lands and waters of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Simpcw and Syilx peoples, based in the sacred region of their q̓ic̓əy̓(Katzie) and qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen) relatives. Strains mother is Tracey Strain and father is Eric Strain, Tracey’s parents are Harold Eustache (from Chuchua) and Marie Louis (from nk̓maplqs), Eric’s Parents are Helen Point (from xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) and John Strain (from Ireland). Although they attended Emily Carr University of Art + Design they prioritize Indigenous epistemologies through the embodied knowledge of their mother, father, siblings, cousins, aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandparents and ancestors.


    Creating artwork in collaboration with and reference to their relatives, their shared experiences become a source of agency that resonates through their work with performance, land, painting, sculpture, photography, video, sound and installation. Their artworks often envelop subjects in relation with ancestral and community ties, Indigeneity, labor, resource extraction, gender, Indigenous medicine and life forces. Strain often perceives their work to confront and undermine the imposed realities of colonialism.

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    Oksana Gaidacheva is an Eastern European born artist based in Vancouver BC.  Currently they are production painting for VMF’s out of town artist's, having painted many of their own murals, previously.

    With no formal art education Oksana relies solely on an inner fire of yearning to depict her love of humans, life and colour in two dimensional visual formats. 

    Oksana is passionate about large exterior walls, operating aerial lift platforms and painting straight out of gallon cans of acrylic latex.

  • This mural was commissioned by the City of Vancouver as part of the Sea2City initiative and was developed by the artist through a process of extensive consultation, conversation, and reflection with their Host Nations family, community, knowledge keepers, and artists. The three main elements of the artwork—the sleeping male figure, the stone behind it, and the pictograph imagery above—are a physical manifestation of the artist's family being present on this land since time immemorial and into the future. 

    When embarking on the project, Strain was advised to go to the site of the mural to reflect on the history of False Creek as a site of historic erasure of Host Nations (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ  (Tsleil-Waututh) people and their sacred sites, situated close to the village of Sen̓áḵw which was forcibly displaced in 1914. The sleeping figure is a reflection of that violence and a warning of its looming repetition as a result of the rising sea levels. Modeled on the artist’s Musqueam father and wearing contemporary clothing, he is a guardian figure ready to awaken. The rock face is based on a small stone from the beaches along UBC, connecting the two waterways and their stories. He is both monumental and made tiny by the scale of the stone behind him, a reminder that we need to make ourselves small in the face of climate change. 

    Strain believes that there would have been pictographs and petroglyphs all around what we now call Vancouver, which have been hidden as a result of colonization and development. This mural is a way to bring these practices into the present, as the Coast Salish peoples have always done, and reinterpret them through new means. Their presence in public space is part of the expansion of Coast Salish imagery by looking far back to its origins, and of building its future expression in a changing city. The mural brings together contemporary materials, with the Western painting canon of the human body, as a way of challenging expectations from Coast Salish public art, while respecting and following the protocols and relational processes that go into its creation.

  • Marty Martell is a queer illustrator and print maker based in Langley BC. Their work focuses on queer identity and nature themed designs. In their professional life they work in the animation industry while running a hand-printed clothing project on the side. When not working they enjoy hiking, thrifting and looking for cool bugs.

  • Marvin Gravidez is a self taught artist. He started drawing when he was very young. When he went to university, he decided to pursue his passion and took a degree in Fine Arts majoring in painting. He was born in the Philippines and moved to Vancouver in 2016. He is a visual storyteller whose work is deeply rooted in Surrealism. By juxtaposing disparate elements, he constructs intricate compositions that both narrate and interrogate societal issues. His art invites viewers to explore multiple interpretations, fostering a sense of connection through shared contemplation.

    Proficient in traditional media such as watercolor and oil paint, he has recently expanded his artistic vocabulary to include acrylics and large-scale mural projects.

  • The painting is a visual tapestry of life's unpredictability. The dice represents the dance between spontaneity and change, as people and experiences intersect in unexpected moments. The paper plane is a metaphor for life's journey. Its destination is uncertain, influenced by countless variables. But the true beauty lies in the flight, gliding in the present. Let go, embrace the unknown, and savour every moment. Life experiences are gifts, others are lessons, all shaping our paths. Fear often steers us towards the familiar, but it's in the uncharted territories that we discover the true richness of existence. In the end, it's the courage to embrace the unknown that defines our human experience and gives life its profound meaning.

  • Graphic designer, animator and illustrator graduated from the National University of Colombia in 2005. He got his Classical Animation Diploma from Vancouver Film School in 2010. 

    As Illustrator, he has worked with several Colombian editorial projects as Revista Cucú, Revista Bacánika y Revista El Malpensante. Winner of the I Illustration Contest El Retiro (Colombia, 2012) and winner of the II Bogotá Poster International Biennale (Colombia, 2005). Official Muralist artist for the Vancouver Mural Festival (Canada, 2022).

  • Miguel Otálora's mural beautifully merges his Colombian heritage with his Canadian experience.

    On the right, it captures the vibrant coastal life of Colombia, featuring fishers, carnival revellers, and a Bull mask from Barranquilla's Carnival, bursting with colour and energy.

    The left side transitions to the tranquil rural scenes of Colombia, showcasing a woman with a traditional Boyacá basket, symbolizing the nation's agricultural and indigenous roots.

    The celestial background, rich with Latin American stars and constellations, integrates Canadian symbols like the maple leaf and snowflakes. This mural celebrates Miguel's dual identity, honouring both his Colombian roots and his connection to Canada, highlighting the unity and diversity of his journey.

  • In her painting practice, Movahed borrows elements from the ever-evolving landscape around her Through memory and physical presence to transform sociopolitical narratives into allegorical imagery. Navigating through visual and conceptual inconsistencies, in her paintings, she attempts to provide distinct visual experiences while exploring the psychology of built environment and its complex dynamics.

    Iranian born visual artist, Mohadese Movahed focuses on painting and drawing in her studio practice. She graduated with a Bachelor of painting degree from the University of Science and Culture (USC) in Tehran and an MFA from the University of Regina, SK, Canada in 2019. Currently based in Vancouver, Movahed has exhibited her work nationally, internationally and is a recipient of Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation.

  • Olivia George is a Coast Salish artist from səlilwətaɬ - Tsleil-Waututh Nation, born and raised in North Vancouver. Her love for creating art began in elementary school and led to her attaining a Graphic Design diploma. Olivia’s favourite mediums are acrylic paint on canvas and digital design. Her style is playful and modern, drawing inspiration from traditional beliefs, modern elements, and nature. Her goal when creating work is to uplift both herself and those who view it. She loves conveying the special meanings behind Indigenous symbolism in creative and honourable ways. Often depicting colourful landscapes with the beauty of animals living in them, she hopes to make a bold and heartwarming impact.

    As she continues creating art, the main belief Olivia keeps close to her heart is we are one, strong and resilient. Our stories and symbolism carry pride and spread positive messages, nurturing relations with the community around us. Olivia’s upcoming projects include sidewalk stamping, professional painted crosswalk designs, and stationary art designs. Her past work includes projects with BC Sports Hall of Fame’s Digital Indigenous Sports Gallery, Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, Invictus Games collaboration, Vancouver Mural Festival, HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver, and the North Shore Culture Compass.


  • ‘Feeling at Home’ goes beyond conveying the physical aspects of a home. Home is also about a deep emotional connection and a sense of rootedness. It is a place to grow emotionally and physically, surrounded by those you love. Within the feelings of safety and comfort is a sense of hope, and the courage to be yourself without fears or judgment – this is also the ability to find your sense of home within yourself.

    In the mural, the scenes of nature and diverse animals provide the children a sensory-rich opportunity to explore. It allows them to explore their imaginations and emotions while promoting motor skills, hand-eye coordination, sound stimuli, and problem-solving. In addition to their unique symbolism, all of the animals play their own separate role in our ecosystem. Like humans, each has a purpose and deserves respect.

  • Ovila Mailhot is a self-taught artist with roots in the Nlaka’pamux and Sto:lo Nation, originally from Seabird Island, B.C. The culture and spirituality of his Coast Salish people have always been a part of Ovila’s life. However, it wasn’t until deciding to become an artist that he discovered the perfect way to express this essential part of himself.

    Over time, he has built a burgeoning design career, crafting logos and artwork that draw inspiration from his people’s traditions. His creations adorn Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses alike, as well as various apparel companies. To Ovila, representing where he’s from in his culture and his community has always been important. Learning more about the ancestral elements of Coast Salish art history gives him the ability to authentically portray his identity and origins.

    Art occupies a central role in Ovila’s life, serving as a vital means of expression and connection. Sharing his passion is not just a personal pursuit but a cultural imperative, as he believes in the transformative power of tradition and the inherent beauty of his craft for cultural preservation and healing.

  • Childhood memories going back to my days spent on the reserve. Playing in the fields with my brother and sister. Running and chasing, along with the dragonflies as they zip and hover over the tall grass. Stopping to admire their beauty, their shiny gradients of color, how they move in all 4 directions gracefully. 

    A symbol of change that comes with personal growth, mental and spiritual. Navigating swiftly through many obstacles put in my own path, striving towards finding my own balance in life with poise. 


  • Priscilla Yu is a Multi-disciplinary artist, illustrator, and muralist out of Vancouver, BC. Her imagery is inspired by the perceivable patterns that exist in everyday life through textiles, design, and architecture, as well as nature’s universal patterns on both the larger and microscopic scale. Through abstracted points of perspective and a geometric language, she creates worlds that dwell in a strange gravity.

  • Inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, ‘Heron’s Dreamscape II’ is an extension of the mural ‘Heron’s Dreamscape’, where the Heron’s dream is expanded into moments and small vignettes along the coastline. 

    Viewers are invited to embrace a slower pace to notice the nature that surrounds our urban spaces. In particular the other species that we share space with like the Great Blue Herons, the Crows, and the Cormorants around Coal Harbour, interwoven amidst the glass structures that define our skyline.

  • Randall Bear Barnetson is a multidisciplinary Northwest Coast Indigenous artist. Randall Bear Barnetson is from the village of Nadleh Whut’en, the Dakelh nation, and of the Duntem’yoo Bear clan. Bear’s artistic practice interprets matters such as mental health and wellbeing, identity, spirituality, and culture through the framework of Northwest Coast Indigenous art forms. Bear’s art and traditional storytelling has aided in reconciliation and decolonization efforts with settler organizations in discussing Indigenous culture and heritage. Bear has also just finished a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts at Emily Carr University of Art and Design.

  • Rashmi Tyagi is a Vancouver-based multidisciplinary creative artist specializing in visual identities, graphic design, and illustration. Originally from the beautiful northern valley of Dehradun, India, Rashmi is a trained architect who speaks through illustration and design. The artist is inspired by the astounding beauty of nature and the cultural relevance of her South-Asian heritage, both of which are pivotal to her practice.

    Since 2023 she has been building her corner as Rashmi Tyagi Studio, art directing and executing visual projects. Driven by a love of colour, she strives for a sense of tactility, playfulness, and a healing atmosphere in her work. Through her whimsical illustrative style, Rashmi aspires to nurture emotions of comfort, safety, and a sense of belonging as we walk each other home.

  • In the heart of Vancouver downtown exists an oasis. A gathering ground, a safe space, a colorful intervention, "Where We Gather,"  is a vibrant mural celebrating community and diversity. Bold strokes and vivid colours depict scenes of everyday life. The abstract forms intertwine, reflecting the way our community gathers in this colourful oasis of shared experiences. This piece is a reminder of our city's rich tapestry, inviting us to pause, connect, and celebrate the moments that unite us all.

  • Ro Farmer is an illustrator, mural artist and visual designer from the UK, residing in Victoria, BC. She has a passion for public art, specifically murals and the impact they have on unnoted spaces. By producing something unexpected and playing the space in which the artwork is presented, more opportunities for connection can arise.

    Ro Farmers work has a naive quality, creating playful narratives full of movement. The use of colour theory to invoke feelings, such as using bright or unexpected hues to elicit happiness and warmth, is integral to her practice.

  • Pets often make people feel safe, happy, and loved, which are all feelings related to seeing a familiar face. This artwork plays with the idea of typical portraiture and its formality.

    While photographic portraits are often a formal affair, photo booth portraits are a much more casual and impromptu experience. These photos are often shared privately, capturing a more intimate and joyful moment. In contrast to portraiture, which highlights a specific person, ‘Photo Booth Friends’ depicts a broadly relatable image highlighting companionship. The hope is that this artwork will bring viewers this same joy, welcoming them to smile and share the experience.

  • Ronan Nanning-Watson is an interdisciplinary artist, writer, and educator who works on unceded Coast Salish territory, AKA Vancouver, B.C. Drawing on their psychedelic experience of brain injuries and neurodivergence they create portals to connect their audience to dreamlike dimensions through painting, film and writing. Their work is grounded in the practical constraints and experiences of reality but seeks to transcend into new languages and worlds. Through leaning into the defiant sublime of disability their work becomes inseparable from self-accommodation, community building and healing.

  • Josh Conrad, a multi-disciplinary New Media artist, Art Director, and Founder of Slow Studies Creative, resides and works on the unceded territory of xwməθkwəy əm, Skwxwú7mesh, and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh Nations, also known as Vancouver. With Stó:lō/Portuguese roots and strong Nlaka'pamux ties, he belongs to Chawathil First Nation in S'ólh Téméxw. His visual expertise spans 3D illustration, Motion Arts, Projection Mapping, Installation, and Augmented Reality. Using vibrant colors, abstract fluid shapes, and textures from memories, he draws inspiration from the lush flora in his environment. Conrad's creations, floating between dreams and reality, employ familiar textures, feelings, materials, and sounds to evoke the senses, promoting exploration into his imaginative worlds.

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  • Andrew Tavukciyan is a Vancouver-based Armenian visual artist and designer. He is a graduate of Emily Carr University of Art + Design's industrial design major, with a current focus on murals and painting.

  • Where do we learn? Seeking out new perspectives and ways of life is often the best way to expand our field of view. ‘The World is Your Classroom’ is designed to capture this otherworldly atmosphere. 

    The flora elements reaching upwards symbolize education as a living, organic process, one that is ever-evolving and reaching new heights. The natural forms indicate that learning is not just confined to an indoor classroom but extends into the world, growing and branching out in all directions. These interweaving shapes represent the interconnected paths of knowledge and creativity, illustrating how different ideas and disciplines can merge, overlap, and enhance one another. 

    By embodying the dynamic and limitless potential of creative exploration, ‘The World is Your Classroom’ reflects this institution’s ethos of learning through new and diverse perspectives.