May LaForge Be With You
A group art show tribute to Star Wars and Star Trek
Thursday May 9 – Saturday June 1, 2013

 

“May LaForge Be With You” is an epic art battle between two sci-fi favourites: Star Wars and Star Trek. Like JJ Abrams directing the latest film incarnations of both series, this group art show brings together the two universes in all their glory. Spanning a universe of art styles and techniques, audiences from Tatooine to Bajor will love this show. Artists include Colin Johnson, Ali Bruce, Andrea Jonker, ARGH!!, Arlyn Bantog, Bree Smith, Brendon Lam, Ellery Vandooyeweert, Erin Gibbs, Fred Chevalier, Isabelle Pineau, Janice Blaine, Jocelyn Wong, Lisa Penz, Marina Nazarova, Marc Junker, Matt Bowen, Neal E Nolan, Norma-Jean Harvey, Patrick WongRobin Thompson, Sheri Alexander, Stephen Wimbush, and Vicki Lynn Rae. Ukulele performance by Jill Binder at the opening reception.

Photos of the work and reception can be found on Flickr >

More photos from the opening by Ash Tanasiychuk.

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Colin Johnson

An interview with Vancouver artist and woodworker Colin Johnson. Yes, he built a large, wooden AT-AT liquor cabinet. You may have seen it this year at the Eastside Culture Crawl in Vancouver.

MUSIC: “Blown Out” by Broke For Free
INTERVIEW, VIDEO & EDIT: Chris Bentzen

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