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Elements
I’ve been cutting and assembling foam shapes based on block print designs from 2016.
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First Look at the “Block Print 2016” Book
A short video preview of the catalog-style book of pieces from my show, “BLOCK PRINT 2016”.
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Making Block Prints With Polystyrene Foam
Using sheets of pink polystyrene foam insulation to create my block prints.
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Solo Show of Block Prints at Kafka’s
I worked most of the summer preparing a collection of block prints and a large wallpaper installation for a solo show.
The show will be up until November 14th. Kafka’s Coffee And Tea is at 2525 Main Street in Vancouver, between Broadway and 10th.
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Show at Kafka’s Closes
The 5th Anniversary group show at Kafka’s closed this week.
Perfect time to show some photos from the opening night party.
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Kafka’s 5-Year Anniversary Show
Aya and I have been invited to join a group show celebrating Kafka’s fifth anniversary.
We are honoured to be included with such an amazing group of artists.
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New Portfolio Site and Blog
If you’re reading this on my blog, you’re already here!
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New Image Gallery Slideshows
New slideshows of selected pieces and series under the Image Galleries menu.
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Master Series Workshop Residency at Atlantic Center for the Arts
Recently I attended the Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, for a week of directed individual study with arts educator Steve Aimone.
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Blacklines
A piece that came to me in a 3am vision.