As if Mother Nature hadn’t done a bang-up job of making Vancouver’s North Shore a breathtaking sight to behold, the cities have upped the game with a generous public art program reflecting North Van’s rich heritage and culture. Grab a map and explore over 150 outdoor pieces, in between visits to the many galleries, theatres and gardens that make the North Shore more than just a pretty place.
Daily Rituals is a solo exhibition of ceramic artist Kate Arkiletian, featuring functional vessels carved with coastal motifs and ocean imagery. Drawing on the ocean as a symbol of
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Daily Rituals is a solo exhibition of ceramic artist Kate Arkiletian, featuring functional vessels carved with coastal motifs and ocean imagery. Drawing on the ocean as a symbol of the unconscious, her work celebrates the beauty and mystery of the natural world while transforming everyday objects into reflective, tactile experiences.
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January 15 (Thursday) – April 21 (Tuesday) (All Day)(GMT+00:00)
Nature’s Presence: Landscapes of the Pacific is a series of acrylic paintings inspired by places Eileen Fong has visited throughout British Columbia. From glacier-carved mountains and coastal mornings to
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Nature’s Presence: Landscapes of the Pacific is a series of acrylic paintings inspired by places Eileen Fong has visited throughout British Columbia. From glacier-carved mountains and coastal mornings to arbutus trees and forest wildlife, each work captures both the visual beauty and emotional atmosphere of the landscape. Through layered light, texture, and movement, the paintings reflect the dynamic energy and quiet spirit of the natural world.
This exhibition is rooted in the idea that nature is a living presence that shapes our sense of self and well-being. In an increasingly urbanized world, these works invite viewers to reconnect with the land and reflect on the importance of preserving it. By celebrating local landscapes, Nature’s Presence fosters a sense of connection between art, place, and community.
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January 15 (Thursday) – April 21 (Tuesday) (All Day)(GMT+00:00)
Silent Tides presents quiet, intimate views of British Columbia’s rocky shores, capturing the stillness and subtle movement found at the water’s edge. Through detailed oil paintings developed from
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Silent Tides presents quiet, intimate views of British Columbia’s rocky shores, capturing the stillness and subtle movement found at the water’s edge. Through detailed oil paintings developed from memory, photographs, and time spent walking the coast, the works invites viewers to sense the calm presence of rock, water, and light; where silence is accompanied by the imagined rhythm of waves.
By focusing on serenity rather than loss, the exhibition aims to inspire appreciation and connection to the West Coast landscape. In emphasizing the joy and wonder of these shorelines, the works portray the coast as both a personal refuge and a shared environment worthy of care and protection.
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January 18 (Sunday) – May 1 (Friday) (All Day)(GMT+00:00)
In my artwork, the boundary between nature and human-made structures is blurred. Shapes, colours, and rhythmic lines reflect my perception of the hidden harmony between the natural world and human
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In my artwork, the boundary between nature and human-made structures is blurred. Shapes, colours, and rhythmic lines reflect my perception of the hidden harmony between the natural world and human creations. Trees, cities, and buildings serve as symbols of life, growth, and humanity’s presence in the world.
Through abstract compositions, I aim to explore beauty not through exact representation, but through emotion, movement, and the relationships between forms. Each piece invites viewers to see the world anew—from a perspective that lies between imagination and reality.
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January 21 (Wednesday) – April 20 (Monday) (All Day)(GMT+00:00)
