Michel Gondry's New film + New Facebook Page!

Last night my friend and I watched Michel Gondry's new film "Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?", an animated documentary starring Noam Chomsky.
As I haven't been following the world of independent film/animation for a while, I actually first found out about this from Tuesday's edition of Democracy Now!

Trailer on youtube and Michel Gondry's website:

I find both Gondry and Chomsky equally mind-blowing inspirational figures and this film was especially a delight for me to watch since it's two geniuses from two fields I feel - in my personal experience ahem :) - are so alike and bridgeable though they are often perceived as polar opposites. Gondry vs. Chomsky or Art vs. Science. You have to see this one if you are a total art/science geek/nerd whatever. It's for everyone really. Ok if you're at least a human you must watch it! Even if you're a robot it's awesome too!!

Also new: You can find regular updates on my facebook page now!

Patriarchy won Best FX at Vancouver Short Film Festival

[film still from 'Patriarchy']

So proud of being a part of the team at SmallAxx and working with such passionate, crazy, and talented peeps! Director Karen Chapman presented our short "Patriarchy", a visual treatment of Toronto poet and spoken word artist Travis Blackman. I just found out we won the award for Best Visual Effects for this project!

The Postcard show tonight 7pm!!

Come by Ayden gallery to check out some awesome artwork via postcard medium! I will have 5 original paintings there!

Postcard Show facebook with info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/168740933290013/?fref=ts

ALSO if you stick around Chinatown you can come visit me and Ed at the night market on Keefer + Columbia! (only a few blocks away from Ayden!)

Chinatown Night Market! Tonight! This weekend!

TOMORROW! June 1st Grand Opening night at the new chinatown night market! Come out and see Ed Juan and me! It'll be great to see your face :)

(animated gif from http://vancouverchinatownnightmarket.com/)

However, if you can't make it out tomorrow night, we will be starting our first time as vendors at the Chinatown Night Market tonight - come and see all the awesome wares and fooooods! 

Possibility of tacos or cute indian cowboys at night market? Maybeee...you'll have to come and find out! (well they will definitely be in printed form!)

The Postcard Show Vol. II

Next weekend (June 7 + 8) I will be part of the Postcard Show Vol. II which is being held at Ayden Gallery in Chinatown. There will be tons of great, new and exciting work. All cards are unique creations by artists and up for silent auction so you could come away with some awesome original pieces (plus they're quite versatile - frame them or send them as a missive to a lover..or a hater)! There is a $5 admission fee to cover event costs - cheap for weekend outing and totally worth it!! (PLUS - I will also be manning the station at the Chinatown Night Market, so you can swing by and say hi and grab food post-show!)

A sneak peek of the cards I submitted:

Hope to see you there!

Vancouver Chinatown night market with Ed Juan!

(photo from vancouverchinatownnightmarket.com)

This weekend I will be setting up shop with fellow friend and artist Edward Juan of Forest & Waves at the new Chinatown Night Market in downtown Vancouver! I'm super excited to participate this year in the local community as a vendor and as 2nd generation!

We will be selling handcrafted pieces, artwork, cards, and prints at our table on Columbia and Keefer. Stop by to say hi! We'll be there 4 nights: May 31, June 1, 7, and 8.

Ed makes lovely maps of places he's lived and travelled. You could get yourself a nice shiny new layout of Vancity like the one below!

(photo from Ed's website)

And you can come see some new and other stuff I will have for sale (sneak peak of those coming soon!)

You can also check out the night market website for more info and other vendors:

http://vancouverchinatownnightmarket.com/

and you can follow night market updates on instagram or twitter @ChinaTownYVR!

Art market @SNAG! Tomorrow night @9pm (And every 1st Wed of the month)

I'll have a few things for sale at this new edition of an art market at Cobalt's SNAG event, thanks to our  charismatic host Andrew Young! (Awesome poster and market magic by Scott Sueme!)
Starts @ 9pm!