On Friday, October 4th, my mother-in-law died. I had been taking care of her for two years since both her husband and her only son (my husband) died. I tell you this because it is pertinent to what happened Wednesday evening, October 9th, at the Eco-Arts salon. It was my first experience with an Art Therapist. Nicole Parekh is studying for a degree in Expressive Arts Therapy. Her audio-visual …
Eco-Arts Salon
Calling all Community-engaged Environmental Artists!
We are currently booking an Eco-Arts Salon. This presentation will showcase your work to the public with opportunities for feedback, networking and community participation. The objective of the Eco-Arts Salons is to create a space for stimulating dialogue around questions such as “What does it mean to be an environmental artist?” and “What is the potential for community-engaged environmental …
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Eco-Arts Salon – Rebecca Chunn
Rebecca Chunn gave an informative presentation on her work and on the field of Environmental Art to a small and inspired group. Rebecca graduated Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 1997. She presented images of an ephemeral installation she had created for an Eco Workshop that was held this past spring at Crab Park at Portside in the Downtown Eastside and images of her past …
Eco-Arts Salon – Nicole Bridger
An eagerly interested group gathered in Room C at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre Wednesday evening to take in a presentation by socially conscious fashion designer Nicole Bridger. Nicole was born and raised in Vancouver and received her BAA in fashion design from Ryerson University in Toronto. During an internship in London with Vivienne Westwood, Nicole learned the art of …