Interview with Vancouver artist Scott Sueme
MUSIC: “Velvet Pocket” by Pandacetamol
INTERVIEW, VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen

Interview with Vancouver artist, graphic designer and musician Andy Dixon
MUSIC: “Metro” by Andy Dixon
INTERVIEW, VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen

Interview with Vancouver illustrator and designer Edward Juan. Ed recently moved to Vancouver from Portland to pursue freelance illustration and design. He’s also worked in animation, including the feature film Paranorman.
MUSIC: “Cartoon Friend” by Pixelord
INTERVIEW, VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen

An interview with Vancouver textile designer Janna Hurtzig. As Astrosatchel, Janna makes vegan bags as well as other products made from reclaimed cashmere.

MUSIC: “Point taken but I’m just going to keep saying ‘cactuses’ anyway” by ignatzthemouse
INTERVIEW, VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen

Hot One Inch Action at Hot Art Wet City Pop-Up Gallery on Saturday October 27, 2012. The trading was hot at the button show as costumed party-goers filled the gallery for the 9th annual event. Despite the rain, there was a line-up to get in and JJ’s Trucketeria outside serving up delicious food to keep people happy.

Hot One Inch Action is the original, one-night only show of button art and social interaction from Vancouver, BC, with the tiny art of fifty different artists reproduced on one inch buttons. These limited edition buttons are displayed on the gallery wall and the audience is offered the opportunity to buy randomly selected buttons in mixed bags of five for $5. Didn’t get the button you want? Trade with the people around you… how bad do you want that button?! That’s when the hot action starts.

MUSIC: “Blackout” by Amoeba Men

An interview with Vancouver surface designer and illustrator Erin Gibbs.

MUSIC: “My Luck” by Broke For Free
INTERVIEW, VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen

An interview with Ryan Romero and Travis Collier of Vancouver creative agency Clou

MUSIC: “Salvame” by Kupa
INTERVIEW: Hilary Henegar
VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen
ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE: Clou

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Part 3: How Clou Started

Work from Roman Hermens arrived today. Mounted print on canvas & prints on vinyl.
via Instagram

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.

Interview with artist and graphic designer Mark Atomos Pilon
MUSIC: “Scattered Knowledge” by Revolution Void
INTERVIEW: Hilary Henegar
VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen