An interview with Vancouver artist, animator and nice guy Jon Izen.
MUSIC: “dentate” by Mattisson
INTERVIEW: Amy Walker
VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen
SPECIAL BONUS VIDEOS
Part 2: On Parenting Creatively
Part 3: On Being Persistent, Working Collaboratively and The Adventures of Yam Roll
An interview with Vancouver artist Sara Ross (aka Redsara)
MUSIC: “Red Smoke” by Lee Rosevere
INTERVIEW, VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen
Fun in the mail today! This Lebowski icon set comes from Kyle Tezak of Chicago. This print will be available to buy at Hot Art Wet City Pop-Up Gallery starting September 21. Looking forward to more goodies in the mail and dropped off in person soon.
An interview with Vancouver painter Kris G Brownlee
MUSIC: “Infornography” by Revolution Void
INTERVIEW, VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen
An interview with Vancouver artist Sarah Mulder
MUSIC: “Forgotten Feelings” by Natalie Vermeer
INTERVIEW, VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen
If you’ve been following the conversation on the Facebook event, you’ll recognize this link to art by Luke Yates. If not, it’s a debate about whether or not We Can Be Heroes steals his idea. In 2009 and 2011, he had Bowie/comic book shows called We Are The Dead. Sounds the same, right? If you associate comic books with superheroes, it’s close. I don’t read comic books so superheroes to me are in the movies.
First off, no, I didn’t steal the idea. I was listening to Bowie and thinking about the words and the idea of Bowie as a superhero seemed exceedingly obvious and exceptionally fun for an art show. Second, it’s not the same. His work is specifically comic book covers featuring Bowie or Bowie song titles. We Can Be Heroes is more specifically Bowie portrayed as superhero (fictional or imaginary). Finally, ideas flow through culture and bubble up at different times. I’ve found other Bowie comics and other Bowie superheroes, and so much fan art it’s amazing there aren’t annual Bowie shows happening around the world. It’s understandable when an artist wants to defend his position as the originator of an idea. Of course, that ignores the influence culture has on the creator. I recommend watching Everything Is A Remix for more on this.
I didn’t know about Luke’s art back in March when I was first thinking about the show. I found out about it after I did the call out for submissions and someone from Seattle sent me a link to his work. I reached out to Luke to submit but, for whatever Facebook setting was or wasn’t checked, he didn’t get the message. I hope he submits, it can only make the show better… but I understand if he doesn’t. Check his work out here >
An interview with Vancouver photographer Daphne Chan. In this interview, Daphne talks about photographing the nude, specifically the female models and how they view their bodies. This interview contains tasteful nude art photography and may not be suitable for all ages or all work places.
MUSIC: “Woodland Creatures” by Kevin Bryce
INTERVIEW: Hilary Henegar
VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen
SPECIAL BONUS VIDEO
Daphne makes an observation about artists in NYC (note to Vancouver artists: take pride in being an artist)
A bicycle themed show featuring art inspired by… well… the bicycle! Artists include: Afshin Mehin, Al Roback, Alison Bruce, Alicia McLean, Amy Walker, Alison Keenan, Austin Hawkins, Carrie McKellar, Chris Bentzen, David Phu, Edward Peck, Erin Gibbs, Fred Doazan, Genevieve Desjardins, Greg Fenske, Joe Taormina, Laura Eveleigh, Lauren Williamson, Lee Henderson, Mandy Lau, Megan Carruthers, Michael Nunweiler, Mindy Fraser, Nick Melchin, Pheonix Ch’cken & Friendship Bee, Publik Secrets, Robyn Lisa & Pristine, Ron Simmer, Phyllis Schwartz, and Sarah Corsie.
Phew, we made it through the end of the world. Now 2015 is around the corner, so let’s time travel with Marty McFly and the Doc as they attempt to rescue Sarah Connor from an assassination attempt by the former governor of California. Wait, what??? Art inspired by time-travel movies (or TV shows) including Back to the Future, The Terminator, Bill & Ted’s, Doctor Who, Flight of the Navigator, The Time Machine, Donnie Darko, and more. View photos from opening night and see the art here >
Artists include: Andrea Hooge, Richardson Pratt, Adrian Fuerth, ARGH!!, Carmen Leah, Chris Bentzen, Clem Chen, Colin Johnson, Daniel McLaren, Erin Gibbs, Janet Ford, Jen Crothers, Joseph Taormina, Josue Menjivar, JC, Kris G Brownlee, LJ Throstle, Matt Bowen, Megan Carruthers, Quin Martins, Robin Thompson, and Yukiko Adachi.
