Interview with Vancouver artist Simon LaPlante
MUSIC: “Neogrotesque” by Tortue Super Sonic
INTERVIEW, VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen

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Interview with Vancouver sculptor David Robinson
MUSIC: “Colazione su saturno” by Menion (http://www.menion.org/)
INTERVIEW: Alex M F Quicho for Winsor Gallery
VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen

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Dr Sketchy’s Anti Art School is what happens when a simple question is asked: why can’t figure drawing be sexy? Part art class, part cabaret, join us on the third Tuesday of the month at Hot Art Wet City for 3 hours of drawing and decadence! drsketchyvancouver.com for more info. Join the Dr Sketchy’s Facebook page to keep up to date and see pics >

We’re All Pretty Bizarre
An art show inspired by the films of John Hughes
June 4-27, 2015
 
In 1985, John Hughes directed Weird Science and The Breakfast Club. Considering he only directed 8 films, that made 1985 is pretty important year for him. He also wrote National Lampoon’s European Vacation that year! Thirty years later, his nearly 50 films are still an important part of western pop culture. Though not the first tribute to his work (and likely not the last), we’re pretty excited to host this John Hughes art show. See photos from the show and opening reception on Flickr >

Portraits of his actors, references to narrative elements, mash-ups and other weird and exciting interpretations from films like: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Home Alone, Christmas Vacation, Pretty in Pink, and more! Read more about the show in The Georgia Straight >

The show features several works from locals MW Bowen and Sherri Rogers, plus submissions from Akemi Ito, Anita Bhatia, Anne Lei-Yeung So, ARGH!!!, Becca Williams, Bob Scott, Bruce Wilson, Chris Bentzen, Chris Tait, David Vegt, Dawn Lo, Dusan Postolovic, Frances Cabahug, Fred Chevalier, Hailie Beaulieu, Jack Morris, Jacqueline Simpson, Jay Cabalu, Jean Paul Langlois, Jessica Wiebe, John Shigeta, Kate Murray, Kay Slater, Kelly Baker, Keri MacLeod, Kirsten Hatfield, Lara Hjorthoy, Mandy Lau, Marina Nazarova, Michelle Stephan, Minjoo Kim, Nicci Battilana, Niharika Russell, Niki Papp, Paul Gill, Rory O’Sullivan, Sara Wilson, Sarah Keppler & Tamara Lauzon.

“People forget that when you’re 16, you’re probably more serious than you’ll ever be again. You think seriously about the big questions.” — John Hughes

“Sure, some of the surface elements of “The Breakfast Club,” like the music and the fashion, are totally ’80s — but the deeper narrative of the film speaks to timeless elements of the teen experience, like questions of belonging and identity that get to the heart of what it means to be an adolescent. It’s the reason today’s teenagers still watch Hughes’ movies and can quote the lines by heart.” — MTV

It’s Not Me You See
May 7-30, 2015
 
It’s Not Me You See is a group show that explores glitched or obscured identity. In a time of constant surveillance, the ability to disappear completely while remaining in plain view is a pipe dream. Erika Altosaar, Holton Brock, Randy Grskovic, Roselina Hung, Margot Klingender, Ed Spence, Andrew Pommier and Marc Williams approach the fantasy of anonymity in drawing, painting, and collage. Curated by Alex MF Quicho.

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Image: Randy Grskovic

Interview with Vancouver artist Jose Rivas
MUSIC: “Something In the Woods” by krackatoa
INTERVIEW, VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen

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Interview with Vancouver cartoonist Brian Fukushima
MUSIC: “N35-40-19-800” by springtide
INTERVIEW, VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen

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Interview with Vancouver burlesque artist Lola Frost
MUSIC: “Colorado” by Podington Bear
INTERVIEW, VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen
ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE: Burlesque Hall Of Fame

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Dr Sketchy’s Anti Art School is what happens when a simple question is asked: why can’t figure drawing be sexy? Part art class, part cabaret, join us on the third Tuesday of the month at Hot Art Wet City for 3 hours of drawing and decadence! drsketchyvancouver.com for more info. Join the Dr Sketchy’s Facebook page to keep up to date and see pics >

Interview with Vancouver artist and designer Martha Varcoe Sturdy http://marthavarcoesturdy.com
MUSIC: “High School Snaps” by Broke For Free
INTERVIEW: Alex M F Quicho for Winsor Gallery
VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen

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