2021 Year of the Ox Lantern Stories šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square North of the Vancouver Art Gallery Wildfire Susan Point This design metaphorically represents nature’s forces, conveying the power of nature and the forces beyond our control. This image was created as an artistic expression of the multi-cultural environment unique throughout the world. In creating this … Read more
Winter Wonders Coastal Lunar Lanterns Family Ties Lanterns, a traditional artform in many cultures, meet with the new and ever-evolving technology of today. Step into a world of Augmented Reality that brings the stories of artists to life. Explore the connections between mother earth and family, and traditions being passed down from generation to generation. … Read more
Coastal Lunar Lanterns Reretan Pavavaljung Paiwan, Taiwan Reretan Pavavaljung Paiwan, Taiwan Reretan Pavavaljung is a Paiwan artist, who was born in Dashe Village, Sandimen Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan (the Tjavadran community). Reretan’s family is known for being traditional artists (Pulima). Reretan has been influenced by his father Sakuliu in the field of arts since he … Read more
Coastal Lunar Lanterns Sakuliu Pavavaljung Paiwan, Taiwan Sakuliu Pavavaljung Paiwan, Taiwan Sakuliu Pavavaljung was born in Paiwan Indigenous community of Tjavadran in Pingtung. He is keenly aware of the cultural changes of the tribe and often practices through creative means, public events, and ceremonies to rebuild the lost or soon-to-be lost traditions of the tribe. … Read more
Coastal Lunar Lanterns Bert Monterona Bert Monterona Bert is an artist, educator and cultural worker doing designing, illustrations, painting, murals, sculpture and installations. He is a recipient of the Western Australia Department of the Arts and Australia Council for the Arts Grants and Asian Artists Awards of Vermont Studio Centre and Freeman Foundation, U.S.A., He … Read more
Coastal Lunar Lanterns Cory Douglas Cory Douglas Cory Douglas was born in Vancouver and is a Squamish Nation member with Haida and Tsimshian ancestry. Cory began his business ‘Modern Formline’ as a graphic artist and is now proficiently designing drums, tattoos, original paintings and hand engraved jewellery. Salish Snowflake Family is about connection, being unique … Read more
Coastal Lunar Lanterns Kent Chan-Kusalik Kent Chan-Kusalik Kent Chan-Kusalik is a mixed-race Chinese Canadian who is both trans and non-binary. Born and raised on unceded Coast Salish territories, Kent currently lives in New Westminster. Kent works in mixed media and digital art, drawing from Asian textile patterns and social justice themes. The Sweet Buzz of … Read more
Coastal Lunar Lanterns Mario (MAYO) Landicho Mario (MAYO) Landicho Mayo is a multi-disciplinary artist, born and raised in the Philippines. A former school teacher, he moved to Canada around 1999 and is an internationally renowned/award-winning tattoo artist. He was a part of the elite Dimasalang III artist group and has done art exhibits around BC. … Read more
Coastal Lunar Lanterns Pierre Luigi Vassura Pierre Luigi Vassura Pierre Vassura was born in Romagna, Italy in 1935. At the age of twenty, he moved to France in search of artistic experiences where he secured work as a ceramics designer. He later became a technical and production expert in several ceramic factories throughout Switzerland, France, … Read more
Coastal Lunar Lanterns Tierney Milne Tierney Milne Tierney Milne is a Montreal-born, Vancouver-based artist and muralist who focuses on interrupting people’s day with positivity. With a background in Psychology (UBC) and a keen interest in how simple shapes and colours affect our wellbeing, Tierney combines intentional compositions, bold palettes and vibrant patterns to bring her … Read more