Artist Salon Webinar: Curators’ Panel

Posted on September 29, 2020 by ktycholis

The Artist Salon Series features art professionals leading inspirational artist talks and professional development for visual artists. This month’s session features a panel discussion about the behind-the-scenes process that goes into curating at a public art gallery, artist run centre or commercial art gallery, and what the future may hold for these … Continue reading →

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Public Art Unveiling by Youth Summer Art Intensive

Posted on September 26, 2020 by ktycholis

Visit the ponds in Minoru Park for the unveiling of a new public art installation created by nine Richmond youth as part of the Richmond Art Gallery’s Youth Summer Art Intensive program. Students worked with lead artist instructor Emily Neufeld, guest artists Holly Schmidt and Laara Cerman, and herbalist Lori … Continue reading →

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Shirley Zhang

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Matt

Through photography, my artwork explores humanities’ relationship to nature. Do we shape the environment, or does it in turn shape us instead? Is there a “correct” method to interact with the natural world? Intending to provoke such thought, enjoy!   Click on images below to enlarge.  

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Julienne Zhao

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Matt

I chose to capture this scenery for my project because it has both natural and human elements and I wanted to show how they work well together. This place has significant meaning to me because it’s the backyard that I have been growing up with. My dad has always loved … Continue reading →

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Emily Yuan

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Matt

This location is filled with elephant paths, some more well-worn than others. Nonetheless, they bear the traces of humans. Our individual steps seem to have little effect but as a group we can carve a path to wherever we please.   Click on images below to enlarge.  

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Gabby Yan

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Matt

This is a place where man-made structures and nature coexist to produce a tranquil environment, free from disturbance. The wooden dock provides a raised platform, assisting one to get a better view of the vast landscape before them. This picture embraces the idea of man-made and natural elements working in … Continue reading →

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Nicole Villalon

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Matt

Minoru Track, Richmond Beneath the grassy shade of a statue, I wait. Cleats half-tied, empty water bottle in hand, warm sweat trickling down my forehead, what little shade the statue provides feels blissful, even luxurious. Two hours of soccer drills in the ever-beating sun may be fun, but take their … Continue reading →

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Rachel Marliss

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Matt

The location I chose to represent the connection between the man-made and the natural world was the Japanese garden in Garry Point Park Richmond, B.C. I have grown up in Steveston and have been to this park with friends, family, and now to grow my artistic skills in the way … Continue reading →

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Samantha Lu

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Matt

This photosphere was taken by Dyke Road, Richmond BC that is overlooking the Fraser River. This particular beach holds a special place in my heart as I used to come here all the time with my mother while my siblings were taking music lessons at a nearby music school I … Continue reading →

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Ethan Liu

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Matt

The Tree’s Story: Ancient trees stand upon the lands that were once pristine. Perhaps it was a forest? Or maybe even a lake? The trees witnessed human innovation: infrastructures built; concrete paths laid out; artificial grass replacing real grass marked by clear boundaries, such as the fence of the soccer … Continue reading →

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Byron Huang

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Matt

I chose to photograph this scene near my home, an area that I have travelled many times. That place is where I biked and ran in the past years I’ve spent living here. Seeing such a nice forested area coming right out of a bare open neighbourhood is quite refreshing. … Continue reading →

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