Artists` Profiles - City of Port Moody

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Kaboom! is a true artists happening, an explosion of self-made fun
and entertainment, a historical moment in our fair city where
we bring together in one room, a Who’s Who of artists
in a surprise-filled, creatively-combustible evening
of art and entertainment.
Welcome friends, to Kaboom!
Part showcase of the arts and artists in our midst,
part celebration of the generous spirit of Port Moody,
Kaboom! will spark your imagination, shake you up,
kindle the warmth of a wildly creative community eager
to welcome you, and leave you with this legacy compendium
to Port Moody based artists in the City of the Arts.
KaBoom! would not have been possible
without the generous support of our premier sponsors
Welcome Messages
On behalf of the City of Port Moody, I would like to welcome you to KaBoom!,
and congratulate you on being part of this great event. Whether as an artist
or a spectator, you are playing a part in making KaBoom! a success and it is
precisely this kind of connection and involvement that sets Port Moody apart.
As a small town, events such as KaBoom! become exceptional due to the
dedication of the participants and the incredible volunteers. Port Moody is
small in geography and rich in culture and community. KaBoom!’s volunteer
planning committee has brought together a Who’s-Who of artists. Each has
donated time or art work that contribute to the huge wealth and diversity
of artistic talent in our city. I have no doubt that the artists’ commitment
will be matched by the energy, good will and high spirits of our audience
members.
Mayor Mike Clay
Port Moody is very proud to be the City of the Arts - the high level of talent
around us builds our culture and civic pride, while bringing us together as
neighbours to celebrate the artistic gifts we are given.
Thank you to everyone who has been involved in creating KaBoom! - the
Arts And Culture Committee, the organizers and volunteers, the sponsors and
participants, and, of course, our artists, who really do give voice to the soul
of our city.
Congratulations to all the volunteers who put their time and creative energies
into what promises to be a most exciting evening. A special thanks to
Zoë Royer and Rose Kapp for their untiring efforts to bring us yet another
great cultural event to Port Moody, City of the Arts.
KaBoom is a perfect name for this event. As you mingle in the Galleria
a sudden burst of artistry can come at you from any direction. Turn around
and, right before your eyes, there will be something more.
This unique and very special event is not to be missed. See you there.
Councillor Gerry Nuttall
Chair, Arts and Culture Committee
Welcome Messages
KaBoom! has generated excitement and sparked the imaginations of all who
heard about it…
KaBoom! came to be because a group of amazingly dedicated, creative and
inspiring Port Moody individuals I affectionately call “The Dream Team” dared
to dream aloud of a true “artists happening”! Add to that one extraordinary
event coordinator who created the KaBoom! name and irresistible pop art
graphic, and voila! Something very special and unique happens...
Councillor Zoë Royer
KaBoom! Event Chair and Founder
An event that would draw Port Moody artists from their various corners and
showcase -- to themselves and the world -- the opulence of talent we have
in our midst. KaBoom! is a story that will stand the test of time by leaving a
legacy: At first glance, what appears to be the KaBoom! event catalogue is in
fact the first ever directory or “compendium” of over 130 Port Moody based
artists and already the envy of much larger communities! This directory of
artists will grace coffee tables in our fair city and beyond, endearing visitors
to our growing cultural district in Port Moody, City of the Arts.
As we found at each of our weekly planning meetings, when you put this
many creative minds in a room, you’re bound to find yourself in the presence of
something combustible. Welcome to KaBoom! the Port Moody Art Explosion!
It’s been a blast!
The Dream Team planning committee for KaBoom! has been akin to
conducting a fireworks display. Everyone had many colourful ideas with
combustible enthusiasm. We sparked ideas all through the process and
generated amazing solutions. We were loud and laughed in delight during
our meetings. We all agreed that KaBoom! would not be a stately affair.
How could it with the character of the team? Instead, the ideas that
exploded from our meetings produced an out-of-the-ordinary, creative,
party-like happening where the theatre stage was rejected and the
audience would be surrounded by the creative arts.
What a Team! Thanks for making it happen!
Rose Kapp
KaBoom! Event Coordinator
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KaBoom! Event Performers
Caulfield School of Dance
[email protected] | caulfield.bc.ca
Since the fall of 2013, the Caulfield School of Dance Performance Training Companies have been working from the
inspiration of the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King, 50 years ago this past August.
Choreographer and Caulfield School of Dance alumna Lauren Taylor, uses Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror” to ask us to
look at ourselves as the instruments of the change we dream of seeing in the world.
Caulfield School of Dance was founded by Port Moody native Cori Caulfield and has been instructing dance, voice, and
theatre arts in Port Moody in a tradition of excellence since in 1989.
Frankie Cena Vocalist
[email protected] | frankiecena.ca | Youtube: frankster83
With a complete passion for performing, Frankie Cena has been acting, modeling,
and singing since the age of seven. Currently a twenty-two year old and a Bachelor
of Commerce Graduate from the University of British Columbia – Sauder School of
Business, Frankie is ready to perform on stages across the world and record chart
topping albums. Frankie has won titles such as Port Moody Idol, Tri-City Idol, Youth
Talent Showdown Champion, Lougheed’s Got Talent Champion and was a PNE Star
Discovery Finalist. At the age of sixteen, Frankie also participated in the final season
of Canadian Idol where he made it to the “TV Round” beating out hundreds to sing
for the celebrity judges. In 2012, Frankie obtained his largest title – Mr. World
Canada 2012/2013. Frankie also placed in the Top 10 overall.
Frankie Cena
KaBoom! Ringmaster
Frankie became the only Canadian selected among thousands of North Americans
to be featured in American Eagle’s 2013 Back to School Campaign. In his spare
time, Frankie coaches 3 debate groups who have won numerous awards throughout the world. He enjoys sharing his experience and mentoring other youth hopefuls as they begin their own careers in the music and acting industry. His motto,
“Find Your Voice it Matters” perfectly illustrates his passion for inspiring youth and
also using his voice as a speaker and singer.
Frankie is very thankful to be hosting KaBoom! and congratulates all those involved.
KaBoom! Event Performers
Coastal Sound Music Academy
Choral Singing
[email protected] | coastalsoundmusic.com
Spirit, Artistry, Community, Heart. With this focus we aim to transform lives and build community through
the art of choral singing. Coastal Sound aims to inspire young and school aged children, youth and adults
to find their voice and be their best-caring and engaged citizens through song.
By singing together and sharing the common language
that is music, we recognize the gifts
in each other, and we make the
world a more peaceful, inclusive
and caring place.
Richard Stuart Dixon
Theatre: writer, producer, director
Writer: poetry, plays, essays, articles, letters and epigrams
[email protected]
I’m a shy, introspective person, a dreamer and a romantic who
has always fallen ever so easily into a state of reverie.
From an early age, I was shown that making a living depended
on gaining positive recognition from other people. This made
me anxious and fearful and filled me with desperate energy,
but all I could think to do was to try to understand what others
wanted, and then to try to give it to them by contriving to
express my reveries in various passionate ways. Some people
didn’t like this, but a good many approved, and a few offered
me unpaid and paid positions as a leader of one kind or
another. Thus I was able to get by, and now I’m superannuated
and no longer depend so much on recognition, so I have much
more time for reverie.
KaBoom! Event Performers
Greg Drummond
Musician, singer songwriter
[email protected] | gregdrummond.com
Inspiration can come without warning. Sometimes it manifests
while doing something as simple as taking a walk. Other times,
it can be something much more life changing. Either way, it’s
the process that is often overlooked by the observer. Great
artists typically have great formulas for creating their art form.
Born and raised in Port Moody BC, Greg’s current music style
shows influence from the era of traditional Appalachian
Folk music with a modern Southern Rock transformation.
Greg’s strength in music lies in his songwriting. His songs
are stories of struggle, adventure, and the crazy experiences
of life. Greg’s lyricism allows his audience to be transported
to a place and time offering them an escape from their
comfortable reality. For those that are close to Greg, they
know him as an incredibly prolific songwriter.
Link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxOnC_AMxsY
Lia Fallah
Dance: Azeri, Persian, Afghan, ballet, modern, Polish
[email protected]
Dance is a feeling; just like Love. You have passion about it and you can
express it by feeling it not just acting it. I started dancing when I moved
to Canada in 2011 and it has been my passion since. I express my feelings
and love towards each culture by the cultural dances that my mom
and I choreograph in order to celebrate
peace among each culture.
KaBoom! Event Performers
Chris McBeth
Accoustic, Rock
[email protected]
Performing with Deanna Rayne
I feel inspired by music itself and the feeling that you get
by either playing or even just plugging your headphones
in. Just being able to perform, write or listen to music I feel
is a blessing and I hardly ever go a day without listening or
playing music.
I have been connected with the city for the past 5 years
promoting/organizing/performing in showcases for youth
bands within the Tri-Cities. I have hosted events at venues
such as the Inlet Theatre and Kyle Centre. For events such
as those, myself and other event coordinators reached out
into the community to local grassroots stores/companies for
sponsorship and live event booths. Carolyn is a writer and theatre artist from Coquitlam. Currently living and
studying at UBC, she calls both Coquitlam and Port Moody her hometown.
A graduate of Gleneagle Secondary School, Carolyn has been involved
in a number of plays with Rebel Haunt Theatre, including performing in
and co-devising The Little Match Girl (2010), Entschuldigung (2011), and
Hometown (2011/12), all performed at site-specific locations around Port
Moody. She has also been involved in the SHIFT 1-Act Festival, directing her
own script Doctor Pennyweather’s Office in 2012 at the Inlet Theatre, and
stage-managing her script La Petite Paquita in collaboration with director
Nina Boosheri in 2013 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. Outside of the
Tri-Cities, her play Trig Variations was featured in Vancouver Asian-Canadian
Theatre’s MSG Lab Play Workshop series in 2013, and she is running for her
second term as president of the UBC Players Club.
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“Saying Yes” is a dramatic, site-specific monologue set in a coffee shop or cafetype place. Like our previous collaboration, “La Petite Paquita”, it centres around
one woman and the story that is both most difficult and most necessary
for her to tell. The woman, Elisa, develops an intimate connection with the
audience through which she can finally bring them inside her experience.
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Carolyn Nakagawa Theatre writer [email protected]
Nina Boosheri Theatre Director
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I normally perform in ensembles under the genre of Rock in a
general term but I have played anywhere from Electronic-Rock
to Acoustic, and now I am branching out into film composition
and orchestral music
KaBoom! Event Performers
Kaitlyn Pederson
Theatre: actor, writer/director, instructor
[email protected]
I have been actively involved in theatre for almost 10 years. I graduated
from the Douglas College Theatre program and involved myself in
community theatre (Rebel Haunt). I write and direct shows, and teach
musical theatre to young children.
Theatre is a form of expression that fully involves your body, heart, and
soul. You take those things, and you vulnerably display yourself to the
world for the sake of a story, for truth, and for art.
I do this because I believe in it. It’s absolutely magical.
Port Moody Station Museum
Theatre, film animation, history
2734 Murray Street, Port Moody
[email protected] | portmoodymuseum.org
Stop Motion Animation Activity
PMHS promotes an appreciation of community heritage
by preserving and presenting history through exhibits and
programs. We welcome everyone to discover our
shared heritage.
We have presented The Venosta Vintage Radio
Show in partnership with Rebel Haunt Theatre.
The Port Moody Station Museum offers a variety
of educational programs for all ages including
ELSA for adults, Pre School and Youth Group
programs and tours in the Museum, around the
Inlet or historic Port Moody and Animating History,
an innovative hands-on workshop that connects
media literacy and storytelling through the creative
exploration of BC history.
KaBoom! Event Performers
Deanna Rayne
Actor, music (vocalist, keyboards)
[email protected]
A throwback to the legends of the 60s and 70s, with a
contemporary elegance and urban edge that is all her own,
Deanna has created a pop sound both unique and inventive in
today’s industry. In ‘I Could Walk Away’, she delivers all the rock
power of Fleetwood Mac with the catchiness of that perfect
summer hit. Conversely, the rich vocals and honest lyrics of
‘The Fire’ provide listeners not just with the ideal love song, but
a song for all those who are familiar with love’s bittersweet
linings. Woven seamlessly together by the sensual edge of her
stellar vocal performance, Deanna’s debut is sure to appeal to
listeners everywhere.
I am a singer-songwriter and actress based in Vancouver BC.
In the current music industry I hope to bring back a fresh
take on American Rock, Folk, and Blues combined with an urban edge. My first two
singles “I Could Walk Away” and “The Fire” pay homage to the likes of Fleetwood Mac,
and K.D. Lang. As an actress I hope to continue to work in film and television as well as
one day do an international Fringe Festival tour with an original production.
Rebel Haunt Theatre
[email protected] | rebelhaunt.com
Rebel Haunt Theatre creates and performs
Micro-Epic Theatre in and around Port Moody,
recontextualizing locations, objects and text to find
the unity of small and large in the “universe of the
heart”. Our inclusive, family-friendly shows blend
poetry, story-telling, expressive movement, music,
and audience interaction. We have performed
at the Port Moody Arts Centre, the Port Moody
Station Museum, the Gallery Bistro, the Firehall
Theatre, the Cultch, and the Vancouver Fringe
Festival. Our most recent production, Home
Town, was mounted at Ioco Days in October,
2013. To find out about upcoming Rebel Haunt events
or to connect with Rebel Haunt Theatre Artistic
Director Sarah Dixon, you can visit rebelhaunt.
com, email [email protected], or find
us on Facebook.
KaBoom! Event Performers
Julia Siedlanowska
Theatre: directing, acting, belly dancing
[email protected] | about.me/siedlanowskaj
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I am inspired by music, dance, other artists and playwrights,
and by the many elements within my upbringing, life
experiences, and past that are difficult to isolate. I am
interested in creating challenging theatre that is an
experience as much intellectually as it is felt in the body,
and in making theatre accessible to audiences.
I long to inspire younger generations to pick up this craft in
its various forms, and realize its value in their own lives.
See link below to “Jack and Maggie.” I translated and
adapted the script as well as acting in and directing the
show.
Link: vimeo.com/80428977
Tri-Cities Community Television
tricitiescommunitytv.org | Youtube: tricitiestv
Geoff is currently the board chair of Tri-Cities Community
Television Society, working to bring community television
back to the Tri-Cities region.
Geoff Scott has over 30 years experience in the film
and television industry, he’s worked for Rogers Cable,
Shaw TV, CBC, the Knowledge Network, and as an ACFC
accredited special effects artist in the film industry.
Geoff also held the position of head of post-production
at Columbia Academy in Vancouver from 2007 to 2010,
and is a former board chair of Independent Community
Television in Vancouver.
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Performers & Other Artists
Kristian Alexandrov
Classically-trained, jazz-inspired pianist, drummer and composer
[email protected] | kristianalexandrov.com
Born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria, Kristian is a classically-trained, jazzinspired pianist, drummer and composer. His latest CD “Akoustika” with
its haunting melodies and odd-metre time signatures is a firm nod to
his jazz roots and Balkan heritage.
Link: www.youtube.com/user/moodadji
Phil Barrow
Guitarist - styles include pop, rock, folk, classical, jazz and blues, music teacher
[email protected] | artspotstudio.ca/our-teachers/phil-barrowguitar | linkedin.com/in/pbarrowguitar
As a teenager growing up, all I ever wanted to do all day was
play my guitar. Over a decade later, and still not much has
changed. Except now I get to do it for a living - lucky me!
Despite coming from a mostly electric rock background
throughout my youth, my focus has been gravitating
stylistically towards acoustic folk, classical, and fingerstyle
guitar over the past year. On my own time, I enjoy recording
solo acoustic guitar arrangements of well-known and
popular tunes, including soundtracks to famous films.
Roham Behmanesh
Pianist, composer, conductor, music teacher
[email protected] | artspotstudio.ca
After 20 years of teaching music to students all over the world, I feel I love it more
and more. More than yesterday and less than tomorrow.
Link: www.youtube.com/user/Banou2008
Performers & Other Artists
Dancing 4 a Change Society
Dancing for public awareness
[email protected] | dancing4achange.org
Our mission is to assist with the elimination of human slavery, abuse, and sexual
exploitation of women and children both on a national and international level. D4aC
works within partnerships and collaborations using the art of dance, via organized
dance activities, to raise awareness and funding.
Judith Forst, O.C., O.B.C.
Mezzo-soprano
[email protected]
Canadian mezzo-soprano Judith Forst has sung with most major
opera companies throughout North America and Europe. She
made her debut at Italy’s legendary La Scala in 2006. Her 2013
performances of the OLD PRIORESS in Poulenc’s Dialogues of the
Carmelites with the Canadian Opera Company were hailed as
“emotionally shattering” and “magnificent.”
In 1991 Ms Forst received an honourary Doctorate of Letters
from UBC and in 1995, an Honourary Doctorate of Music from
UVic. In 1992, Forst was inducted into the Order of Canada and
in 2001 she was inducted into the Order of British Columbia. In 2004, she received Canada’s
prestigious RUBY AWARD marking her distinguished worldwide career in opera.
Performers & Other Artists
Front Page Band
Disco, 50’s/60’s, pop, country, rock, country
[email protected] | frontpageband.ca
Music is an international
language. As an art form it speaks
to the emotions through rhythm,
melody, lyrics, subject.
I love that there are so many
choices of mediums in which one
can relate to. I love that music can
heal, console, or be just plain fun
and silly!
Kasia Gabinska
Singer songwriter
[email protected]
Writing songs has become so important to me. What’s even more
important then that? Sharing. It gives a little solace to the crazy
thought process an artist goes through. It makes you feel not so alone.
I need to sing. It’s like breathing. “Don’t die with your song still inside
of you”
I started playing at Gallagher’s open mic night and my love for
performing stems from there. My “genre”, if I had to define it, would be
country-folk-pop. It’s easy to lose yourself in the artistic process, but
that’s why I love song writing. Because it can be nothing but the truth!
Link: www.youtube.com/user/CrazyKasia
Shannon Gaye
Singer, songwriter & percussionist
[email protected] | shannongaye.com
Singer, songwriter & percussionist Shannon Gaye has just
released her new CD “Little Wonder” - urban music with
matter for the mind. Shannon’s latest original work pays
homage to vintage Soul and R&B, an acoustic gem with a
modern spin.
Performers & Other Artists
Francis Henson
Guitar
[email protected]
I play in a band called ADOB: facebook.com/ADOB.band, and I also play with
Taryn McMaster. Playing in both band and acoustic settings forces me to strive
for versatility. Ultimately, my goal is just to entertain, be the best musician I could
possibly be, and have a lot of fun doing it!
For me, being a musician means music is the first thing you think of when you wake
up and the last thing you think of before you sleep. There is a constant melody in your
head, your foot taps to a tempo at idle points in a day; your life revolves around music.
There are always new things to learn and new things to play; all you have to do is keep
listening. Link: http://bit.ly/Nb4PUu
Ranim Mohseni
Film director and producer
[email protected] | RaminMohseni.com | AzersamFilms.com
I am interested in self-discovery journeys and with a foot in tradition and a
head on modernity, my main goal of making films is to reflect
and discuss the difficulties of living and being “independent”
in a small “dependent” world. Regarding the Form and the
Cinematic Structure of a film, I am trying to create more
meanings and impressions mainly through the “pictures” and
not the “words”.
Links: www.raminmohseni.com/from-afar.html
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJhSPZQP9Tc
www.raminmohseni.com/azerbaijan-series.html
Gabriole Sinclaire
Vocalist, pianist. Jazz with a nod to country
[email protected] | emrisentertainment.com
For some years now I have been a member of the Inlet
Big Band,a communty band based in Port Moody.
I am a vocalist/pianist...with a small ensemble. The music has a jazz flavor, with a nod to country now
and then.
Performers & Other Artists
Tati & Adry
Tatiana (Tati) Mckay and Adrienne (Adry) Yap
Guitar and vocal duo
[email protected]
Tati & Adry are an acoustic duo from Port Moody. They love
taking pop songs and giving them a twist. They recently started a
YouTube Channel and have gained over 40,000 views. Their goal
is for their audience to enjoy their music as much as they love
playing it.
The two are self-taught musicians and met at Port Moody
Secondary’s music program- Rock School. Tati & Adry’s juxtaposing styles
create a distinct twist to every song they cover and write. They are passionate,
young artists who enjoy sharing their music with others.
Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6TfmxZni1k
Jordan Watkins
Theatre
[email protected] | vimeo.com/jlwdesign
I am a graduate of Studio 58 and hold a bachelors degree in Performing Arts.
The bulk of the work that I create is a form of “performance” and is performed in
theatres. However, much of the work I create breaks out of the confines
of a tradition theatre, spilling into site specific and often nontraditional
performance spaces. Is this work still theatre? Well, that is part of a longer
and more academic discussion.
I’m trained in traditional theatre and I remain employed in that field
as a professional. Much of the work that I create on my own is far more
interdisciplinary and collaborative than what you would find in a traditional
theatre setting. As lofty and pretentious as this may sound, I have a very
straightforward and down to earth approach to art.
Glynis Whiting
Writer of novels
[email protected] | glyniswhiting.com
I’m working on my second novel in the Nosey
Parker Mystery series.
I’ve always told stories. My brain is wired that
way. Part of it is a fascination with people. All of
my writing, whether in filmmaking or prose, is
character driven. Whenever I look at a situation it
unconsciously becomes a tangled web of drama.
What motivates the people involved? How did they
get there and where are they going? I accidentally
catastrophize, which, inevitably, leads to stories.
Performers & Other Artists
Zoey Wren
Jazz vocals(trio), singer-songwriter (voice & piano)
[email protected] | zoeywren.com
Zoey Wren is a Port Moody-based singer, pianist, and composer writing
eco-spiritual anthems and gentle prayers of the heart. Zoey performs at
conferences, festivals, and house concerts, as well as leading regular singing and
creativity events. She is also a Sound Healer, Vocal Coach, and Jazz Singer.
Links:
soundcloud.com/zoeywren/06-let-me-be-protected-m
soundcloud.com/zoeywren/agua-de-beber
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EknV7-B_iA
music.cbc.ca/#/artists/Zoey-Wren
www.youtube.com/user/zoeywren
Eva Wunderman
Documentary producer and director
[email protected] | wundermanfilm.com
What I love about my work as a documentary filmmaker is to be able to
shed light on thought-provoking subjects that bring hope and inspiration
to the audience.
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Visual Artists
Ati Ahkami
Figurative sculptures
[email protected]
I draw upon the bustling new developments in Port Moody to bring me closer to the city’s
character, personality and aroma. My art is an expression of where I live, with the people
I have met, and who I am.
Vicki Allesia
acrylic and mixed media on canvas, watercolour
[email protected] | vickiallesia.com
The natural surroundings in Port Moody and Indian Arm are my main inspiration for both
realistic and abstract subjects. Drawing the spark I see from the often muted colours
surrounding us is a continuing challenge.
Heather Anderson
Paintings in oils and acrylics
[email protected] | Heather-Anderson.com
West coast artist Heather E. Anderson has dedicated her talents to interpreting the world
around her. She loves to take the ordinary and create vibrant paintings rich in bold colours.
Heather is accomplished in oils, acrylics and watercolours, which she began exhibiting in 1995.
Visual Artists
Judith Atkinson
Artist
[email protected] | judithmatkinson.com
A common thread in my work is a sense of opening up in awareness to human complexity,
time, existence and looking at issues like rising ocean levels and global warming in the
Waterways Series or shifting perceptions or simply pointing to the luminous life in which
we are present.
Dumitru Barliga In Memoriam
Acrylic, oil and watercolour painter
dumitrubarliga.com
After moving to Canada, Dumitru spent most of his time creating new technique of mixing
the best of European traditional lessons with fresh concepts and radiant colours.
His artwork reflects a strong feeling for nature and human life.
Roberta Beck
Acrylic painter
[email protected] | art-e-motion.blogspot.ca
In a fresh and vibrant style, with each brushstroke I endeavour to capture and recreate
the motion and emotion of my subject. That, to me, is the essence of original art.
Visual Artists
Caroline Beutler
Oil painter, classical and contemporary singer
[email protected] | carolinepaints.ca
As an artist, I tend to search for interesting and unusual opportunities to paint something new.
My various interests lead me towards, music and painting. I love to walk around our local
community and enjoy the walks in the park as well.
Margret Billings
Stained glass work
[email protected] | mlbglassart.ca
I have been working with stained glass for many years because I love the medium that allows
me to design not only with lines, color, and texture but also with light.
My lamps combine form, color, and texture to enhance their function as accent light.
Kimberly Blackstock
Acrylic and oil paintings
[email protected] | kimberlyblackstock.carbonmade.com
Inspired by everything around me, I aim to continually push my comfort zone with
experimentation of medium and subject; while maintaining an energetic drive to build
and grow with each avenue.
Visual Artists
Joyelle Brandt
Mixed media art and illustration
[email protected] | joyellebrandt.com
Joyelle is currently working on a children’s book “Princess Monsters From A to Z”, to be released
in conjunction with an art show at the Port Moody Arts Centre titled “The Monster in Me”.
Robert Brandt
Acrylic painter
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Robert’s dramatic abstract sky paintings can be found in corporate and private collections
around the Lower Mainland. His flair for intense color and dynamic movement makes
his images popular with a wide audience.
Robert is currently working on a collection for display.
Andrea Bruhns
Painting, graphic designer, craft
[email protected] | [email protected]
“Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life. It’s about what you INSPIRE in others.”
Through art we channel a creative spirit. When we touch a soul with our art the inspiration
sparks new ways for others and opens many exciting possibilities.
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Visual Artists
Nikki Bryce
Acrylics and watercolours, writing, music
[email protected]
People have said I paint pictures that show emotion and movement and I bring life to a
painting. The best candidates are those that have me catch my breath a bit. As I am “moved by
goodness” I find the qualities come out onto the canvas in a magical way.
Carola Bun
Celebrity jewelry designer and fashion designer
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My inspirations for crafting fine costume jewelry and garments come from my mother (Zoë)
and nana (Frances). Both were taught to sew by French couturiers. Coco Chanel has inspired
me greatly. The simplicity, practicality and versatility of her designs have never ceased to
amaze me.
Tuk Caldwell
Pen and wash
portmoodyartassociation.com
When Tuk moved to Canada and saw salmon for the first time he was struck by their colours and
unique behavior. Tuk began to paint salmon in the ink and wash style he is known for and now
experiments with “broken colour” background. Tuk is also well known for his mountain paintings.
Tuk is a member of the Port Moody Art Association and a Signature Status member of the FCA.
Visual Artists
Bruce Campbell
Woodturner
[email protected] | artisansworkbench.com
I have turned wood for over30 years, often as a craft to earn my daily bread but also as an artist
using it to express emotions and to communicate in the unspoken language of shape, texture,
and colour.
Shirley Campbell
Jewelry silversmith
[email protected] | wearthou.etsy.com
I love making jewelry that requires attention to detail and knowing that I am involved in every
step of the process. The techniques of sawing, texturing, soldering, filing, and sanding is quite
labor intensive, but I believe handcrafted items have energy and soul that is missing
from mass production.
Chantal Carstens
Acrylic and mixed media paintings
[email protected]
It’s not just the vistas of the Port Moody area - water, sky, mountains and forest, that fill me
with awe, and inspiration but the components that make up the larger elements; frosting on
fern and salal leaves, ice droplets on a frozen branch, encrusted rocks.
Visual Artists
Maria Centola
Design, illustration, painting, photography
[email protected]
My art is grown from a place of pure, unobstructed inspiration. I am influenced by colour
and light and strive to push myself to try something new which gives my work a fresh
impression. The free feeling of watercolour really shines with my use of confident strokes and
bold choices.
Jason Chau
Oil painter
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Self-taught alla prima painter using traditional methods taught from masters like Schmid,
Sargent, Zorn and Bouguereau. I learned to paint a year ago using an iPad and now I’m
painting with oils. I hold a MA from Royal Roads University and a BA from Western University..
Ysabella Choung
Graphic and web designer, ceramic artist
[email protected] | spatialartstudio.com
I live and I run an art studio in Port Moody, and participate in local art societies etc.
Visual Artists
Melanie Cossey
Pastels, acrylic, oils, novel writer
[email protected] | melaniecossey.com
I am a Port Moody artist using the mediums of oil, pastel and acrylic. I paint in the realism
style and get my inspiration from the world around me; focusing on different ways to look at
common objects we seem to have emotional bonds with.
Pauline Doyle
Ceramics and paintings
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Pauline brings a variety of approaches to her work: humorous, dramatic, philosophical,
historical, even grave or quirky. She always aims to find “that sweet spot” where ideas and
materials come together to create a realized work of art.
Jean Duguay
Painting, film voice over
[email protected] | jeanduguay.com
Well, I have been cursed with arts right from the start.
Visual Artists
Lisa Elser
Gem cutter
[email protected] | lisaelser.com
My husband and I buy rough at the source, create new gem designs and cut the gems
to bring out the life and light in them. I’ve won the American Gem Trade Association’s
Spectrum award and my work is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian
Institute.
Sohrab Pakseresht Esmaeili
Designer
[email protected] | labyrinthart.ca
See life simple but interpreted deep! ART is the main part, and recycling art is my favorite.
I believe that art can help us to make better world. My creativity helps me to use waste materials
for creating art and I love to use natural elements like leaves, river stones and shells.
Markus Fahrner
Graphic designer, book artist, letterpress printer, photographer
[email protected] | fahrnerdesignworks.com
The book allows me to condense the macrocosmos into a microcosmos. I control every aspect;
this allows me to shape and created a complex visual and intellectual entity. Books are magical
objects which once created take on a new life in the hands of the observer.
Visual Artists
Zeid Founouni
Acrylic painter
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Art is the closest we can get to magic in real life. It is a language where universal signs take the
place of words and thus encompasses and transcends cultures and times, reveals to all who are
ready to listen to it and be carried by it’s beauty.
Patricia Gaspar
Printmaker and painter
[email protected] | https://sites.google.com/site/patricialovesart/
Dancing in my mind has been the idea of reflecting nature like native people used to do in my
childhood country of Argentina. I’ve translated these feelings in my art here in Canada. Using
printmaking as my principal way of expression, I keep exploring, mixing inks, textures, colors,
and materials.
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Visual Artists
Laura Genovese
Mixed media, watercolour paintings
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I create artwork that is nature inspired. I love to travel and I paint with watercolours
everywhere I go. Many incorporate scenes with water as I love to be near the ocean and
waterfalls. My mixed media paintings incorporate sand, wood, shells and other materials to
create beach scenes!
Irene Giesbrecht
Painting in oil, pastel, and watercolour
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Painting allows me to capture the inspirational beauty in the many wonderful things I see
around me. The medium I chose is largely dependant on the subject matter being capture.
I gain tremendous satisfaction in achieving realism, with a measure of artistic license.
Laura Giesbrecht
Pottery– funky functional
[email protected] | sisterearthclayworks.com
When I was four I lost my shoe in a trickle of grey goo flowing from the Athabasca Glacier.
My love affair with clay had begun. I am attracted to the organic nature of clay, its rock origins,
how it feels, and that the craft is over 16,000 years old.
Minimalist design exposes the essence of a project.
The goal of CityState is to use fewer materials
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Visual Artists
Erika Granados
Painter
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Nature is the dominant aspect in my work. “Embrace nature - it gives us life, transmits
messages, and let us feel emotions “ and I hope to portray this to others. I can create
surprising new worlds, return to the past, stop time or even travel to the future.
Nancie Green
Photo-manipulator, digital artist, photographer
[email protected] | ntgreen.deviantart.com
Photography was my original passion. In 1998 I found digital art and photo-manipulation.
Since then I have tried to create art that encompassed my love for photography and the joy
I get in working on the computer and creating with Adobe Photoshop.
Olivera Habibovic
Mixed media (acrylic)
[email protected] | oli-decor.webs.com
Completion of Interior Decorator Certificate-Colour. Develop detailed plans and 3D models
shoving arrangement of walls. Experienced in painting landscapes, still lives, textured walls,
murals, faux finishing, Colour consultant,solo exibition in Subotica-Europe.
Visual Artists
Debbie Halyk
Drawing, painting, photography
[email protected]
The body of work I have developed addresses narratives of the natural world and everyday
life experiences. My artistic practice is inspired by observations, of subjects, places and
connections between them that traverse moments in time.
It is about connecting with my awe for our world.
Leesa Hanna
Painting, mixed media
[email protected] | leesahanna.com
Leesa has a strong interest in exploring the natural beauty of art and finds much to
contemplate regarding our environment and the diverse ecosystems: their strength, simplicity
and most of all, their importance to all life. Leesa delights in using multiple media to express
this connection.
Eileen Harder
Painter
[email protected] | EileenHarder.com
I am a very expressive artist, love to have color in my work, contrast and dimension.
I am inspired by nature especially and the natural beauty it holds.
Visual Artists
Myrta Hayes
Ceramics, sculptural and functional
[email protected] | myrtah.ca
I keep informed about the latest developments in ceramics and am constantly trying out new
methods and love to experiment with new techniques. I have been involved with sculpting
for the last couple of years and will continue on this path.
Salomeh Honarmand
Drawing, painting, wearable art, graphic design
[email protected] | sallysartstudio.ca
I always had the hunger to create and design. Nature, the panoramic sky and the surrounding
magnificent colours inspire me. I enjoy experiencing my new social life that makes me call
Port Moody home and inspires me to present unveiled corners of my mind into my art.
Lynne Kaempffer
Acrylics and monoprints, photography
[email protected]
Lynne took early retirement to pursue a lifetime passion for the arts. What better place to retire
than the City of the Arts! She has studied with local artists and is presently working in acrylics.
Lynne is excited for the opportunity to paint in the ever-changing environment of Port Moody.
Visual Artists
Otto Kamensek
Ceramic artist
[email protected]
I am the current ceramic artist In-Residence at the Port Moody Arts Centre.
I have been coming to the PMAC for the last 11 years.
Rose Kapp (Roszay)
Graphic designer and illustrator
[email protected] | hire-rk.com
My work leans towards light-hearted subjects and approach yet I like strong draftsmanship
and attention to detail. I work in the old-school medium of pen&ink as a rejection of the safety
of the computer “undo” button, but mostly for the enjoyment of the tactical experience.
Negin Khoshkhesal-Etemadi
Graphic designer, illustrator, painter
[email protected]
My art and design is a form of worshipping the Unknowable Essence, and to be empowered to
empower the viewer. Art for me is a tool to transcend the present physical reality into
an uplifting soul stirring vision.
Visual Artists
Dan Kirchner
Photography
[email protected] | golivelife.com | 360hometours.ca
I embrace living life to its fullest. It is my aspiration to capture the essence of living through
photography; the precious moments, expressions, moods, colours, shapes and beauty
found in all things that surround us.
Manfred Kraus
Photographer
[email protected] | vancouvermoments.com
I am fascinated with panoramic views of nature and cityscapes that I document through
my camera in super high resolution. My favourite subjects are twilight and misty scenes
with a touch of drama.
Mandara Lebovitz
Pyrography, oil painting
[email protected] | mandara.ca
Mandara creates unique works in a variety of mediums including paint, sculpture, installation
and wood collage. Ranging from Expressionist to Surreal, her themes are timeless and reflect
the forms, patterns, textures and movement found in nature.
Visual Artists
Visual Artists
Megan Lynch
Graphic designer, illustrator, painter
[email protected] | megansarah.ca
Life’s roller-coaster ride of emotions and experiences are the greatest contribution to my
creativity. The best part is when I get an idea and experience the excitement of what it could
turn into. I love to work with typography, bold colours and lines with Matt Mays’s music in the
background.
Vanessa MacLeod
Illustrator
[email protected]
I am inspired by the wonderful relationship between storytelling and visual art; that is why I
like each of my illustrations to have a story- whether it’s a girl making herself a cup of tea in
the morning, or a couple walking through Central Park in the winter.
Joye MacPherson
Jewellery designer
[email protected] | joydesigns.ca
A passion for art and a fascination for stones led me to follow my dreams of becoming a
jewellery designer. I use the ancient technique of wire wrapping, incorporating combinations
of sparkling druzies, polished cabochons, and faceted gemstones, creating a stunning contrast
of textures; intriguing and truly exquisite.
Visual Artists
Sonia Mais
Acrylic painter, photographer
[email protected] | soniavazmais.com
My inspiration comes from seeking details and forms not normally immediately apparent
in every scenery or object that I paint. I feel inspired by the forms and shapes of our galaxy.
Amanda Maxwell
Jewelry and wearable arts
[email protected] | pomomamadesign.com
Amanda is a self-taught jewelry designer who focuses on creating accessories made from wire,
metal and fibre. Her work focuses around an interest in wire, metal and fibre, leading to some
curious projects combining the techniques of wire crochet, metalworking, art clay silver and
traditional fibre work.
Michelle McCutchon
Rock carver
[email protected]
Rock is my medium of choice because you have one chance to get it right, just like you have
one life to live. Sometimes it means making changes to plans well into the project.
The more challenging a piece is, the more satisfying it is to complete.
Visual Artists
Gillian McMillan
Potter
[email protected] | gillianmcmillan.com
I have established a career as a clay artist, taught, presented workshops,
attended Emily Carr U, advocated for an Arts Centre in the old City Hall
and helped to establish its successful Clay Program, and am a founding member
of TriCity Potters.
Martha Meimetis
Functional pottery
[email protected]
Clay is a material ironically simple at first glance, yet intrinsically complex.
Each piece represents its own moment and therefore is one-of-a-kind. I get my inspiration
from nature and old china. If only I could figure out how to make utensils out of clay.
That’s my next challenge.
Samira Messchian
Graphic designer, textile artist (tapestry, Kilim, Persian carpet), potter
[email protected] | facebook.com/SamiraMesschianArt
The beauty of nature is the most impressive source of ideas for artists. A waterfall is a
reminder of washing the soul and body of humans who come from the warm heart of
nature. That idea inspired me to design a wearable art piece with blue marbles - the
waterfall in combination with body movement.
Visual Artists
Tatjana Mirkov-Popovicki
Painter
[email protected] | mirkov-popovicki.com
Painting is my lifetime passion and I am inspired by the iconic Canadian landscape, bringing
morsels of beauty as small present to the public. I paint scenes of popular landmarks but also
the hidden beauty of remote locations.
Gay Mitchell
Drawing, painting, collage, ceramics and textiles as well as music (flute)
[email protected]
Gay, an artist, musician, and educator, employs varied means to create images which speak
of mystery and challenge a literal perception of what we see. “Visual images express my
personal response to creation, illuminating a sojourn and a sense of place.”
Dylan Moffat
Artist (painting, silkscreen printing), experimental music
[email protected]
I am inspired by what surrounds me, especially nature and the animal kingdom.
I love to see through things to find the essence of life.
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Dylan Moore
Hand drawn and digitally coloured work
[email protected] | OuthouseCartoons.com
I’ve been drawing since I could hold a crayon and eventually graduated to pencils. I like to tell
stories through drawings, so I make comics. I like to make people laugh, so I draw cartoons.
And I like to bring life to my drawings, so I animate them.
Gerry Moss
Photographer
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Creating beautiful things is a measure of the uniqueness of the human mind. Captured
and generated images express the need to tell stories and to record what we have learned.
Outstanding visual art reveals human experience and emotion to the viewer as seen through
the eyes of the artist.
Sher Nasser
Oils, acrylics, watercolour
[email protected] | shernasser.com | sher-nasser.artistwebsites.com
I was born in Zanzibar, Tanzania. My interest in drawing and painting started early,
however, it was not until many years later, in Canada, I discovered the joyful world of painting.
I am a proud supporter of many charities and am always happy to donate
my paintings to worthy causes.
Visual Artists
Linda Nelson
Watercolour and acrylics
[email protected]
My art is based on local scenes and images, as well as anything to do with the West Coast.
As a great lover of the outdoors and all things to do with nature, I find an endless variety of
painting possibilities just outside the doorstep.
Jan Pavlic
Ceramics, drawing, mixed media, book arts, jewelry, fabric art, theatre, poetry, literary
journalism
[email protected] | janestreetclayworks.com
Inspiration comes from what I am interested in during a particular period of time and it varies.
Because I am devoted to authenticity and ‘becoming,’ I give myself leave to explore different
styles and media and believe that is a strength.
Adrienne Peacock
Watercolour and acrylic painting
[email protected] | adriennepeacock.ca
My inspiration is nature in its marvelous and various forms. Although I have an academic
background in ecology, I find that I am most acutely observing my environment when I am
painting. I am inspired to try to capture the magical and ephemeral interaction
between light and form.
Visual Artists
Jack Prasad
Acrylic paintings, traditional First Nations miniature canoes
[email protected] | jackprasad.com
My work is an expression of love for the beauty of this west coast region. Forests bring us
strength and stability. Their changing landscape sustains us and inspires my artwork.
Our forests are at risk; I hope to create a legacy that will remain, even if our forests do not.
Tracy Riddell
Photographer – portraits, events, travel, animals, nature
[email protected] | tracyriddell.com
Capturing cherished moments for others to enjoy for a lifetime is deeply rewarding.
Sharing my photographs of the scenes and events as I see them generates a deep appreciation
and enthusiasm for the diversity in our world and inspires passion for preserving
the beauty that surrounds us.
Danuta Rogula
Oils, acrylic and encaustic painter
[email protected] | artbyrogula.com
I am inspired by the world around me and have always had an eye for beauty. I experience
a scene in Nature that has really touched me – the atmosphere, the beauty of light or the
tranquility – I want to share with others what I experience through my painting.
Visual Artists
Bernadette Rollin
Painter
[email protected]
Bernadette has been inspired by her love of gardening and outdoors activities. Her recent
works incorporate larger and varied surfaces as well as stronger and brighter colors. “I enjoy
painting what inspires me. The exploration of the beauty which surrounds me enables me to
connect with my art.”
Sarah Ronald
Drawing, sublimation printing & photography
[email protected] | sarahronald.com
Most of my current work is in celebration of animals and the environment
and at times is a commentary on how the human species is so detrimental to the planet
and the other species living on it.
Parvaneh Roudgar
Sculptor
[email protected] | parvanehroudgar.com
Parvaneh studied art in Florence. She has held exhibitions locally, in Europe, USA, and the
Middle East, with her latest in New York. Her work, Cosmos Flower, was one of the winners
of the outdoor sculpture competition organize by the city of Anacortes, Washington.
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Gaëtan Royer
Mixed media, architecture, wood work and photography
[email protected] | timeforcities.ca
Minimalism. Style characterized by simplicity. Minimalism describes design where the work
exposes the essence and authenticity of a project while eliminating non-essential features or
concepts. A minimalist uses the simplest, fewest elements to create maximum effect.
Zoë Royer
Water media, silk painting and harp
[email protected]
Being immersed in art, nature and a caring community of people, brings such joy to my life
and dares me to dream bigger.
Elham Sarvi
Painting and photography
[email protected] | elhamsarvi.com
It is a spiritual journey of my personal growth which I express though colours and forms.
With each canvas I experience a new sense of freedom and emotion.
Each piece is a mystery of my existence. Hence, this is how I meditate.
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Visual Artists
Myda Schmidt
Acrylics and oils
myda-schmidt.blogspot.ca | MyArtClub.Com/Myda.Schmidt1
I paint mainly to please myself, and get inspiration from many sources. Walks around the inlet
give me material for landscape paintings, and I also photograph flowers, still lifes, textures, etc
for ideas. My paintings are mainly realistic and done in acrylic.
Leah Scott
Acrylic painting
[email protected]
Art was an unexpected gift that came late in life following a life changing M.V.A. I started
taking classes and haven’t stopped learning since. My inspiration is to capture the light, the
spirit of the subject and to tell a story.
Peggy Scott-Dunn
Watercolour painter
[email protected]
I have been working with watercolours for approx. 20 yrs. I love how the paint flows and
yet is bold at the same time. I paint from photographs I take. My subject matter varies from
landscapes and flowers, to pets or wild creatures, to old buildings, or dilapidated boats.
Visual Artists
Ingrid Seibold
Photographer and painter
[email protected]
Natural forms of landscapes, the edges of architecture and nature are what inspire me to
capture forms, textures and shapes through the disciplines of painting and photography.
The abstract free form allows me to express my movement and energy creating harmonious
shapes and forms.
Kelly Selden
Abstract photography
[email protected] | cargocollective.com/kellyseldenphotoart
What excites me when I’m out looking for subjects for my work is the degradation of
surfaces that are rusted, painted or altered over time. I enjoy shooting overlooked subjects
hoping to invite viewers to interpret the images in a new and personal way.
Parisa Shafazand
Oil painting
[email protected]
I have exhibited my work through the Port Moody Art Instructors Show
and Expression Of Iran.
Visual Artists
Atefeh Shirani
Mosaics
[email protected]
“Bringing happiness to people’s heart with artwork.” I believe mosaic is a great medium to
decorate and express the feelings and needs of people both in public and domestic places. I
look at art as a communication skill beyond all languages that can bring people together in a
unified community.
Shohre Shirazi
Watercolour and acrylic painting
[email protected]
I connect to my surrounding and nature through my brush.
Creation is my way to cope with life.
Valerie Simons
Acrylic and mixed media artist
[email protected] | valsimons.com
It is my belief that an artist lives in everyone. The trick is to hear the artist voice screaming to be
let out, and giving in! Whether you are sculpting an exquisite form, layering paint on canvas to
elicit an emotional response, or baking an awesome cookie, creation is art.
Visual Artists
Claudia Stewart
Painter, collage
claudiastewartstudio.com | claudiastewartstudio.com
My work is based in realism, but given a whimsical or fanciful approach, often with a
background of abstract forms, shapes and colours. Currently working on a series of portraits
of my female friends, called “The Women’s Celebration Series.
Lanni Sulje
Painter
[email protected] | myartclub.com/art.php?xyz=235&uvw=6&stu=0
I am fascination with the exploration of light, colour and design and the challenge of capturing
the magic, with these, in the land, people and architecture of the places I feel strongly
connected to. My desire is to portray the quiet moments with simplicity
and slightly dreamlike quality.
Visual Artists
Rita Thomas
Acrylic and watercolour painting, drawing
[email protected]
I have a degree from Emily Carr and was a design artist for Joice international.
I am now retired and belong to several art clubs.
Stephen Tobin
Photographer
[email protected] | wanderingphotographer.ca
I believe the moments of beauty we all experience help underline what it is to be human.
It is hard not to be stirred by the sight of a Bald Eagle taking off, or of the ocean packed in ice
to the horizon. These experiences affect us and the unifying effect brings us together.
Marjorie Turnbull
Painter (oils and acrylic), printmaker
[email protected]
I have been an artist all my life - starting with private lessons from an elderly artist.
I have taught printmaking at the Manitoba Printmakers Studio and in Vancouver
at Malaspina Printmakers. I now teach painting three classes per week.
Art is a major part of my life.
Visual Artists
Nathania Vishnevsky
Acrylic painting, mixed media
[email protected]
Vishnevsky seeks to expose the beauty of the transient moment. She satisfies her curiosity
through deep research and close examination and shares this experience with the viewer.
She reveals both the hand of the maker and the history of a work’s creation
through the lush, tactile medium of paint.
Anna Wagner
Oil and acrylic painter
[email protected]
My main goal is to create atmosphere, capture the beauty of colors in my own way.
Light prevails in my pictures; I have to have light because it inspires, intensifies colors,
and creates shadows and mystery…. I could tell you a story with each one of my paintings.
Stirling Ward MPA
M. Photog, F/PPABC, Producer of promotional videos
[email protected] | stirlingward.com
PPOC Photographer of the Year, PPA Art Director’s Choice Award of Excellence, Cleo Award
nomination (NY City). Permanent collection: Kodak Pavilion Epcot Centre, National Archives
of Canada, PPA. My statement is in every vision I create through Light, Texture and Shape
that ultimately defines the final image.
Visual Artists
Alison White
Watercolour and acrylic
[email protected]
My passion is to capture the beauty of our old buildings and environs. I have painted the Ioco
residences and my next project is Belcarra’s cabins on the water. To capture the past
and make a connection to young people; have them see what was here and value it.
Tim White
Photography
[email protected] | photosbytimwhite.com
I am a photographer and photography is about capturing a feeling and a memory through
the lens, and to create an emotion that lives with us forever. I am a creative soul who is
motivated by the simplicity and extraordinary strength that a photo can bring to our senses.
Doug Wideen
Acrylic landscape painter
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Painting nature is my inspiration; creating colour with movement in the painting..
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Visual Artists
Des Wilson
Woodturner
[email protected] | deswilson.ca
Woodturning is guided as much by the nature of the material as by the artist’s initial design
concept. There’s excitement stripping away the outer layer of a block of wood to reveal
the delicate internal structure. Unlike many other forms of woodworking,
woodturning often produces a distinctly serendipitous result.
Chris Wong
Fine woodworking; furniture, sculpture, boxes
[email protected] | flairwoodworks.com
Failure is a great way to start. I’ll never know where the line is until I cross it.
Challenge convention. Reinvent.
If I don’t question what I’m doing, I’m not pushing hard enough.
Christine Yurchuk
Watercolour and acrylic painter
[email protected]
My art is primarily representational with my personal and life experiences reflected in my
paintings. Eeach painting is a personal journey, allowing me to relive a place, a moment in
time or an emotion. My goal is to portray an image and mood that the viewer can relate to.
The Dream Team
Brad Letwin
“I really enjoyed organizing Kaboom. While we were focused on planning an event, we were
enacting our collective vision of a true “City of the Arts”. We hope you will enjoy this evening
and may we look forward to an annual event.”
Bradley Letwin received his BA from UBC and his MA from the Courtauld Institute,
University of London, where he is currently completing his PhD. He has assisted in
the preparation of museum exhibitions in Europe and the USA. He is a Director of the
Sheptytsky Institute and co-owns Culture Babes.
Cathy Cena
“Having worked on many committees, I was honored to be part of this amazing Dream Team and
truly inspired by the work ethic of this group. We collaborated on many great ideas from the layout
of the space, entertainers, décor and so much more. I know you will enjoy our amazing KaBoom
event as I enjoyed helping create it. Congratulations, amazing Dream Team!“
Cathy has volunteered on many committees, boards and non-profit groups, and loves giving back
to her community. She serves the Heritage Commission, Crossroads Hospice Foundation, Treasures
of Christmas and Blanket BC Society. She lives in Port Moody with her children, loves exploring
local consignment stores and walking her dog Mocha. Cathy is a Business Development Manager
with Imprint Plus.
Chris Wong
“You could not find a more enthusiastic, generous and caring group of volunteers
to organize KaBoom. If you ever have the opportunity to work with any of these
outstanding people, take it. Being a part of the KaBoom Dream Team was a total blast!”
Chris Wong is a self-taught woodworker/artist who relentlessly pushes to redefine
and innovate what is “known” (or assumed). He is well-respected in the local, global,
and online communities.
[email protected]
604-939-1648
http://portmoodymuseum.org/
The Dream Team
Elham Sarvi
“I got inspired by each and every member of our awesome Dream Team; we had such fun
planning and organizing KaBoom!! It’s been great honor to be part of it. Such fabulous ideas
and amazing people.”
Elham studied Visual Arts at Soureh University in Tehran, Seneca College, CTSA and Emily
Carr University. She has participated in over 20 professional art exhibitions as an artist and
has over 15 years of experience as an art instructor. Elham is co-owner of ArtSpot Studio on
Clark Street in Port Moody and enjoys volunteering for the North Vancouver Arts Council and
Evergreen Cultural Center.
Gaëtan Royer
“The City of the Arts tagline evolved from a simple label to become our identity. We must
continue to carve a bigger place for Arts in our public spaces, our budgets and our hearts. The
KaBoom! Dream Team created a showcase for the arts in Port Moody.”
Gaëtan Royer was City Manager for Port Moody and Metro Vancouver’s Chief Planner. An
author, architect, engineer, urban planner and multi-media artist, he uses photography,
painting, wood work and sketching to celebrate life and nature.
Geoff Scott
“I’m inspired by the many volunteers I know that work tirelessly throughout the Tri-Cities, such as
the team working to bring KaBoom to Port Moody. Especially challenging is the task of bringing a
new event of this magnitude to fruition. Congratulations KaBoom for being the spark to ignite an
event that will inspire us all.” Geoff is currently the board chair of Tri-Cities Community Television Society, working to bring
community television back to the Tri-Cities region. With 30+ years in the film and television
industry, he’s worked for Rogers Cable, Shaw TV, CBC, the Knowledge Network, and as an ACFC
accredited special effects artist in the film industry. Geoff also held the position of head of postproduction at Columbia Academy in Vancouver from 2007 to 2010, and is a former board chair of
Independent Community Television in Vancouver.
Helen Daniels
“It’s been fun and exciting being part of the KaBoom team taking it from an idea to a great
event. Planning meetings were lively as we brainstormed ideas, zeroed in on specific details and
gave KaBoom shape. KaBoom has all the makings to be very memorable this year and in the
future. It was great to see everyone’s enthusiasm and I was happy to host KaBoom meetings at
the Gallery Bistro.”
Helen has been developing her business, the Gallery Bistro, into a hub for creativity and
community with events such as pop -up theatre, music concerts, live radio broadcasts and
workshops. Art exhibitions are also part of the menu. A 32 year Port Moody resident, she
expresses her own creativity through photography; Lomography. She’s been proud to bring ArtWalk, Wearable Art Awards, PechaKucha and ArtistCircle to the region, and serve on Port Moody’s Arts & Culture Committee and Evergreen Line Public Art Committee.
The Dream Team
Jillian Hull
“A couple of years ago, I was part of an insanely fun group called The Art Core. It was this group
(and particularly Helen & Rainer Daniels) that first dreamed of an “artists happening” here in Port
Moody. But it was the KaBoom! Dream Team lead by Councillor Zoe Royer that really brought it to
life and made it a reality. What an inspiration to see the talent and expertise in our community!”
Jillian Hull is a member of Port Moody’s Arts and Culture Committee and a Director for the Port
Moody Arts Centre Society. A former arts journalist and college instructor, Jillian currently directs
her energies toward bringing together her interests in business, arts and social enterprise. Jillian
studied English and American Literature at New York University and Cornell University.
Markus Fahrner
“As an avid art enthusiast I was pleased to be part of the KaBoom experience. I was delighted
to apply my passion for design and creating books in making the KaBoom Event Catalogue.”
Markus Fahrner is a book artist and graphic designer with over 15 years experience. His
work ranges from packaging design; TrueBlue in stores to the Alcuin Society Catalogue for
the Best Designed Books in Canada. With his wife Fitnat, he co-founded Heritage Mountain
Press; a Port Moody small press which produces letter press books, printed broadsheets and
ephemera. His work can be found worldwide in the Library of Congress, Victoria & Albert
Museum, Meermano Museum, Klingspor Museum and The Special Collection at SFU, BC.
Nikki Bryce
“What a blast being a KaBoom-ite has been! A bevvy of diverse, talented, committed
people all passionate about the arts…what could be better? I am inspired that each
person I asked “Do you know that Port Moody is the City of the Arts?” said “Yes!”
An acrylic and watercolour artist, Nikki started painting with friends and soon found out
“THIS is IT.” Member & Show Coordinator with Port Moody Art Association, Nikki has a
VERY encouraging and patient husband.
Rainer and Helen Daniels invite you to visit the Gallery
Bistro- where friends, food and art come together.
Stop in for tasty gourmet soups, sandwiches and salads,
daily breakfast and weekend brunch specials as well
as a full array of specialty coffees and treats.
Pop-up theatre, jazz jam sessions, workshops and gallery
shows are making this popular lunch spot into much more.
Currently open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am-3 pm.
Available for special event bookings.
Catering services also available.
PORT MOODY
2411 Clarke Street • 604-937-0998
www.gallerybistroportmoody.com
The Dream Team
Rose Kapp
“It was a dark and stormy night when a certain white haired lady appeared on my doorstep
and asked me to be the event coordinator for an artist’s celebration. I said yes. Since then, my
involvement besides the organization of planning details is to steer the spirit and direction of the
project, focus the energy of the team, work with the City and participating artists to create an
exciting and successful outcome. An artist’s happening – it’s a dream I’ve had for some time!”
Born in Edmonton, Rose studied advertising art at ACA in Calgary. A graphic designer of 35+
years, her current focus is illustrative work. She lives in Coquitlam (shh!) but volunteers heavily
in Port Moody where she used to live.
KaBoom! Event Coordinator
Salomeh (Sally) Honormand
“Being involved in teamwork helps me to know myself better and make positive improvements in
my life. Its important education you don’t find in a course or school. Playing on KaBoom was fun!
Working with the Dream Team of fourteen amazing professional people was simply awesome;
it brought me joy and satisfaction. There’s a kind of happiness and pleasure from volunteering in
community projects like KaBoom that you don’t always find in a paid job.”
From a background in engineering, Salomeh became interested in art when she arrived in Canada.
Taking art and design at NSCAD University opened doors in her professional life, and she’s since
volunteered and worked with many art galleries, festivals and art projects across Canada. Salomeh
opened her own Port Moody art studio in 2010 where she teaches classes and workshops. She’s
currently manages several projects in design, communication and construction.
Sarah Dixon
“I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to an event that fosters creative connections. As an
artist, I believe the existence of art and artistic creation is a basic human need. I see KaBoom as a
gathering that celebrates all art and the amazing act of creating it. An opportunity for artists and
the community to come together and honor the creation and presence of art in our lives is not to
be missed!”
Sarah grew up immersed in art and theatre. She attended the Kootenay School of the Arts where
she studied writing and mixed media. Later on, she was given the opportunity to work alongside
her father in the Gleneagle Secondary drama department. A prolific theatre artist, Sarah has
written and directed over 20 original shows. In 2009, she created Rebel Haunt Theatre, which
focuses on producing original micro-epic site-specific theatre in and around Port Moody.
Zoë Royer
“Reflecting on the Artists Meeting Artists event of March 2013, I hoped for a day when artists in
our community would come together, know one another well and have their work be instantly
recognizable throughout the region. Four months ago, I handpicked the KaBoom Dream Team;
highly skilled, creative, dedicated, energetic individuals to help make this dream a reality.”
Zoë Royer is a city councillor, dental professional, entrepreneur, fierce protector of the
environment and ambassador for the arts. When not at work(?), Zoë can be found celebrating
her marriage to Gaëtan, being in nature, painting, sewing, playing harp or going to the ballet.
KaBoom! Event Chair
2015?
We don’t know yet, but stay tuned...
One way to find out the latest news on future KaBooms
is to sign up for e-notifications on the City web site:
www.portmoody.ca/index.aspx?page=224
If you are an artist, potential sponsor, volunteer, or interested in the Port Moody Arts scene,
you don’t have to wait for the next KaBoom!
There are many ways to get involved in the creative arts in our fair city by connecting
with various arts groups and art centres in the Tri-Cities.
Keep the sparks flying!
Would like to graciously
thank our
Sponsors and Partners
premier
sponsors
$400 level
Tri-Cities
Community
Television
$200 level
event photographer
event photographer
$100 level
Angelo’s Salon & Spa
Donations
... and a big
to all our
fabulous volunteers!
KaBoom! would not have been possible
without the generous support of our premier sponsors
ArtsConnect – Tri-City Regional Arts
Council celebrates its 45th Anniversay
with congratulations to “Kaboom”.
We plant the seeds
and a garden of art
grows and flourishes
throughout our region.
ArtsConnect.ca