CICA Vancouver

🌟 We are delighted to unveil Chris Huen Sin-Kan's Solo Exhibition "I Do Nothing Everyday", a poetic exploration of the extraordinary within the ordinary💫.

Chris Huen's work transcends the mundane, capturing fleeting moments of domestic life with a delicate interplay of light, shadow and brushwork. His paintings, often in monumental scales, evoke a dreamlike narrative that resonates deeply with the universal human experience.

🌌 Immerse yourself in a world where the subtle rhythms of daily life are rendered with exquisite sensitivity and quiet elegance!

📅 Exhibition Date: Sept 26 - Nov 9, 2024.
🕐 Gallery Hours: Wed - Sat, 11 AM ~ 6 PM

If you’re planning a trip to our current exhibition in the upcoming weeks, this reminder is for you!

We will be 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 to the public on select hours for the following dates:
📌August 25–from 2 – 5 PM (Workshop: Put Yourself in Drag with SKIM)
📌September 1–whole day (Labour Day)
📌September 15–from 2 – 6 PM (Event: Live Ambientale with Yu Su)

In other words, we will be 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 on:
📍August 25–from 12 – 2 PM
📍September 15–from 11 AM – 2 PM

Please plan your trips accordingly! 👋

In less than 10 days, SKIM (), also known as 김새로미 Romi Kim, will be hosting 𝗣𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗴 at our gallery (Aug 25)!

In a two-hour workshop beginning with a 30-minute tour of the current exhibition, SKIM will be walking each participant through the basics of drag artistry, while providing the hands-on experience of putting oneself in a stunning drag look.

Celebrated for their innovative performances and distinctive style, SKIM has captivated audiences with dynamic and expressive shows, becoming a prominent figure in the drag community. Beyond their artistic talents, SKIM is a dedicated advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, using their platform to promote inclusivity, self-expression, and community engagement.

This workshop is open to all aged 7 and above. Please bring your own makeup bag! You don’t need an extensive or expensive makeup kit to create stunning drag looks; you can use what you have and look fabulous ✨

📅August 25, 2024
⏱️2:30 PM – 5 PM
📍CICA Vancouver (228 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C8)
🎟️LinkinBio

On the evening before our opening reception (July 25), we hosted an art + charity dinner gala with James Jean (), while supporting the amazing cause of the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice ().

We hosted an intimate dinner for our distinguished guests from Vancouver and beyond, who gathered to support not only Jean’s remarkable exhibition in our city but also the indispensable work of the Canuck Place, whose compassionate care touches the lives of countless families in our community. The finale of the dinner included a lively auction of an impeccable series of extremely rare works by the artist produced in the past decade–with each lot promising a delicate story to tell.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the Paradox Hotel Vancouver team () for their full and undivided dedication to ensuring a smooth run of the evening, and the La Bomba Floristry team () who provided an exquisite design and the perfect ex*****on of bringing a lush meadow indoors for the dinner.

To all our supporters, patrons, and new friends from the evening—we deeply appreciate your trust in our work and your support of our vision. Thank you for your bids during our charity auction, which led to our White Glove Sale. 🔨❤️‍🔥

Lastly, thank you James for your philanthropic determination to support the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice! It was an absolute pleasure to enrich this occasion by bringing us all closer to supporting what matters most in our dear communities and to genuinely, make a difference.

Photos by Elvis Yang ()

We are thrilled to invite 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗠 (), also known as 김새로미 Romi Kim, who will be hosting 𝗣𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗴 on August 25, 2024.

This workshop provides an inclusive space for participants to delve into the world of drag, guided by the renowned drag artist SKIM. Celebrated for their innovative performances and distinctive style, SKIM has captivated audiences with dynamic and expressive shows, becoming a prominent figure in the drag community. Beyond their artistic talents, SKIM is a dedicated advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, using their platform to promote inclusivity, self-expression, and community engagement.

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the world of drag, this workshop is open to all individuals aged 7 and older, including families. Come unleash your inner drag persona, and experience the joy and empowerment of drag artistry at CICA Vancouver.

✨We kindly ask our participants to bring their own makeup bag. Why? Because we want to teach you how to put yourself in drag using what you already have. This approach highlights that you don‘t need an extensive or expensive makeup kit to create stunning drag looks.

📅August 25, 2024
⏱️2:30 PM – 5 PM
📍CICA Vancouver (228 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C8)
🎟️LinkinBio

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻🐇
We are thrilled to open our doors to the highly anticipated exhibition, Meadowlark - A Solo Exhibition by James Jean. We are looking for gallery volunteers to provide an extra hand for our upcoming events and in the following areas:

⭐𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
Help with set-up, clean-up, and the smooth operation of events like receptions, panel talks, artist interviews, performances, and workshops. If you’re personable and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to have you on our team! Serving It Right accreditation is a plus.

⭐𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲/𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Engage with visitors, provide exhibition information, distribute materials, and ensure the safety of the artwork and visitors.

⭐𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Help spread the word! Distribute our print promos (invitation cards and posters) to local cafes, art centres, community centres, boutiques, university campuses, and more.

📅𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗨𝗽
Interested in volunteering? Visit our link in bio to sign up and join us on this incredible journey! Together, we can make this exhibition a grand success.

Thank you for your support and we can’t wait to work with you!

🍃𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗸 – a solo exhibition by James Jean () is open!

In this exhibition, Jean creatively utilizes visual motifs that weave together mythological and folkloric narratives from both Western and Asian contexts, fostering a fusion that resonates with a diverse audience. His unique combination of characters, animals, and intricate patterns forms a tableau of cultural ambiguity, reflecting the complex identities forged by migration and globalization. He addresses the linguistic and semantic tensions within his heritage by depicting Chinese radicals in an unformed and abstract state—a deliberate choice that highlights the simultaneous familiarity and estrangement, poignantly reflecting on the challenges of language and meaning, and the pursuit of an authentic personal history.

📅Until September 15, 2024
👐Weds – Sat, 11 AM – 6 PM; Sun 12 – 6 PM
📍CICA Vancouver (228 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C8)
🎟️LinkinBio

Photos by Brandon Shigeta () 📷

Upcoming Workshop: 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗯𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 () (𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗻)

Join us for an exciting and creative 3D Plasticine Character Making Workshop facilitated by the talented multi-disciplinary artist, Weskin (also known as Will Hannan). In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of creating captivating 3D characters using plasticine—a soft, easy-to-manipulate medium perfect for beginners. Inspired by the imaginative and detailed characters in James Jean’s work, participants will explore basic sculpting techniques and have the opportunity to develop their own unique characters.

We will be providing:
🟣Plasticine in various colours
🔪Basic sculpting tools
📎Drawing paper and pencils for sketching character ideas

About 𝘄𝗲𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻
Weskin, aka Will Hannan, is a multi-disciplinary artist known for his diverse array of creative works, from small plasticine sculptures to experimental video, stop motion, graphic design, event curation, and producing/DJ’ing under the name dj_2button. Locally known in Vancouver for his contributions to the record label-come-event-come-arts collective Weirdos inc, Weskin has been amassing a collection of plasticine facial figures used for unique guest branding on their regular radio shows. He dedicates his experimental art to the community of “weirdos,” crafting experiences that help them feel seen and celebrated.

About the Workshop
🗓️August 18, 2024 (Sunday)
⏱️2:30 PM – 5 PM
📍CICA Vancouver (228 Abbott Street, Vancouver BC V6B 1C8)

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who came out and braved the heat to support James Jean's first solo exhibition in Canada"Meadowlark"! Your enthusiasm made the evening truly unforgettable.

We want to express our deepest appreciation to . His remarkable dedication, taking the time to sign and draw for visitors as a gesture of gratitude for his North American supporters, was profoundly touching. We are honoured to have had him with us and truly hope to welcome him back to Canada soon!

A special thank you to the exhibition supporters, , , and ; as well as to our generous raffle sponsors who added so much excitement to the night: Paradox Hotel Vancouver, , Deco Nova, , .yvr , and .yvr . Your contributions truly enriched the experience for everyone.

Last but not least, we are deeply grateful for everyone who made this exhibition happen: all CICA staff, our amazing volunteer...

The exhibition runs till September 15, 2024. We look forward to seeing you at the show!

To book exhibition tickets, please follow link 🔗 in bio.

𝗙𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰) by James Jean ()
Edition of 300
Dimension: 24.75” x 20”
Fine art edition; with special embellishments

About 𝗙𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰):
Shaded in energetic jewel tones and populated by psychedelic fungal shapes, Fetch balances youthful motifs of play with a dystopian setting. Two figures burst from the painting’s centre: a boy wearing a cap of leaves with a satchel of fruit-like orbs slung across his waist; and a deer-like creature with a broken antler. The scene ripples with kinetic motion: the deer-like creature is balanced on its back-legs, poised in canine anticipation, waiting for the boy to throw the severed fragment of the creature’s antler clutched in his hand. The playful staging blends a sensation of child-like innocence with an underlying gesture towards a reverence for nature and all its life forms, which is crystallized in the layered significance to the deer motif.

🗓️Key Dates:
⏰July 23: Priority Access to purchase for CICA Circle Members
⏰July 24: Access to guests at Dinner at the Meadow
⏰July 25: Access to guests to our Opening Reception
⏰July 26: Access to the public. International online release–link available to everyone.

🍃As James Jean’s prints are highly coveted by a wide range of collectors around the world, if you are interested in purchasing, we kindly suggest that you take advantage of the priority window before it opens to the public. We cannot guarantee the availability of the prints once open to the public.

📌All online purchases will be shipped, and all in-person purchases must be picked up. We will not be able to accommodate in-gallery pick-ups for online purchases nor provide shipping options if prints have been purchased in-gallery. We thank you for your understanding.

Photos by Brad Keech

Only 2 weeks to go until our intimate evening of the Dinner at the Meadow, proudly supporting the amazing initiatives at the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice (). 💚💜

This evening not only promises an exciting live auction of sensational work by Jean, but also highlights the importance of supporting Canuck Place, a pioneer in pediatric palliative care. Canuck Place provides comprehensive care for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, offering medical respite, pain and symptom management, and end-of-life care, ensuring that families can create precious memories together.

Join us for an evening where art meets philanthropy, and creativity is paired with compassion. 💙

Photos courtesy of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.

🗓️July 24, 2024
📍Paradox Hotel Vancouver
🎟️Through our LinkinBio

’sHospice

The 3 week countdown to our dinner gala begins now! 💗

Dinner at the Meadow will be an evening of shared connections and giving, as we support Canuck Place Children’s Hospice () with James Jean on the occasion of his first solo exhibition in Canada. Join us in celebrating the cause of supporting our close loved ones and in transforming the lives of families and children in our communities.

More about the Canuck Place:
‘Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia and the Yukon’s only pediatric palliative care program. Over 871 children living with life-threatening illness and families from five provincial health regions receive Canuck Place inpatient and community-based care (in home/in hospital). Canuck Place operates 13 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include in-hospice medical respite and family support, pain and symptom management, provincial 24-Hour Clinical Care Line, music and recreation therapy, education and art, grief, loss, and bereavement counseling, as well as end-of-life care.’

Please note, dietary accommodations will only be available until July 10, 2024.

🗓️July 24, 2024
📍Paradox Hotel Vancouver
🪑Through our LinkinBio

’sHospice

🍃GIVEAWAY TIME🍃⁠

Enter for a chance to win A VIP PACKAGE and attend the opening reception of Meadowlark – a solo exhibition by James Jean.⁠
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1 Lucky Person will win:⁠
1 VIP PACKAGE to the Opening Reception (value of over $251), which includes:⁠
💫1 Limited Edition Poster⁠
💫5 Raffle Tickets⁠
💫1 Limited Edition Merchandise⁠
💫Unlimited Drinks⁠
💫Priority Access to Entry⁠
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To enter:⁠
👉Follow and .vancouver⁠
👉Like this post⁠
👉Share this post as a story and tag us⁠
👉Comment below by tagging a friend that you want to bring to the opening reception⁠
*Multiple entries for the giveaway per person allowed 🔥⁠

*Giveaway will close on July 5, 2024 at 11:59 PM⁠
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Winners will be contacted through DM!⁠
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Tag away 🔥⁠

We are thrilled to be announcing our partner sponsors for our raffle event during our opening reception🔥

🗓️On 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, we will be celebrating the opening reception of 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗸 – a solo exhibition by James Jean. At the end of the evening, we will be drawing raffles to giveaway prizes from our superb pool of gift cards and services from some of the most exciting local businesses in our community.

We are pleased to be sponsored by:
💫Paradox Hotel Vancouver ()
💫Deco Nova Lounge ()
💫Rumble Boxing ()
💫Alimentaria Mexicana ()
💫Bruno (.yvr)
💫Cask Whiskey Vault (.yvr)

Stay tuned for more information!

Who’s excited for our upcoming exhibition, 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗸 – a solo exhibition by James Jean?

Mark your calendars for 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 We will be hosting an opening reception for this special occasion, from 𝟱 – 𝟴 𝗣𝗠. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵.

We will be releasing three tiers of tickets, with varying levels of what you can expect from the special day. Head over to our LinkinBio for the Eventbrite page that includes the full details.

If you’re a CICA Circle Member , you will receive an ACCESS Package for free (check your emails)⚫️

Read our next post to find out more about our raffle event during the opening reception👀

🪑Panel Discussion | 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀

We are pleased to announce a panel discussion between 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝗲𝗮𝗻 (), 𝗗𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗷𝗮𝗱𝗶, and 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗸𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮. The panel discussion will present diverse perspectives on identity, cultural integration, and the pursuit of artistic independence.

Throughout the discussion, Jean will share his personal challenges in connecting with his culture within the diaspora and how these experiences have profoundly influenced his artistic expression. The conversation aims to deepen the understanding of the diasporic experience in the art world and celebrate the resilience and creativity of artists who navigate these unique paths.

This event is supported by the David Lam Centre at Simon Fraser University.

About the panelists:
𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝗲𝗮𝗻 was born in Taiwan in 1979 and attended the School of Visual Arts in New York, graduating with a BFA in 2001. He is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose works explore imagination and reality through narrative-driven, layered compositions.

𝗗𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗷𝗮𝗱𝗶 (they/she) is a Vancouver-based artist who explores the ways that surface ornamentation and illustrated printed matter can function as archives documenting the circulation of ideas in visual form.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗸𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮 | Independent Curator | Curator in Residence, Vancouver Art Gallery. Makiko Hara has over three decades of experience in international contemporary art, as an independent curator, producer, organizer, lecturer, performance artist, writer, and cultural consultant.

Head over to our LinkinBio for the full text.

Due to spatial constraints, physical seats will be available in highly limited quantities–therefore, it will be a first come, first serve for seating. If you require special assistance for seating, please email us at [email protected] for special accommodation 👋 Our gallery space is fully accessible.

🗓️July 25, 2024
⏰3 – 5 PM
📍CICA Vancouver (228 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C8)
🪑LinkinBio to register!

Thank you to all the wonderful participants who joined us for our collaborative workshop with Science World (), 💡𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼:𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝘁 last Sunday!

Hosted in two sessions, we welcomed a lively group of curious minds of all ages and backgrounds to code their very own Virtual Pets 🐾. Each participant was given a 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼:𝗯𝗶𝘁 kit, an Ipad with Microsoft MakeCode, as well as fun craft bits to further personalize the 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝘁!

⚡Each participant brought home:
Their very own Micro:bit Virtual Pet!
A beginners knowledge of using Microsoft MakeCode
Inspiration from our current exhibition, 𝗧𝗼𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 🧸

👏A warm round of applause to our amazing Science World instructors, Nicole and Hilary, whose passion and energy guided our participants through this exciting workshop! To everyone who joined us, thank you for bringing your curiosities and enthusiasm and sharing it with everyone else; you’ve left us inspired to bring more workshops like these in the future 🎉

Missed out on this workshop? Sign up to our newsletter through LinkinBio or keep your eye out on our social media channels to receive the latest updates on our educational programs!

Until next time 👋💡

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𝙃𝙊𝙇𝘿𝙄𝙉’ 𝙐𝙋 𝙈𝙔 𝙃𝙊𝙐𝙎𝙀 𝙍𝙊𝙊𝙁 (2021) showcases Ryan Travis Christian’s () distinct style that melds the tragic and the erotic into an uncanny visual narrative. In this piece, Christian continues his exploration of early 20th-century animation aesthetics through his sfumato-heavy graphite drawings, now expanded into the realm of paint. The artwork features a whimsical yet unsettling scene where a red-roof house, anthropomorphized with desperate, cartoonish limbs, appears to be fleeing from a billowing cloud of smoke. This imagery resonates with the narrative of the 1952 Disney short film “The Little House,” where a house endures the overwhelming pressures of urban sprawl, only to find solace back in the countryside. Christian’s work, however, introduces a darker twist, suggesting a perpetual struggle against overwhelming forces. His use of soft-focus backgrounds and sharp, detailed foregrounds enhances the surreal and satirical tone, reflecting his fascination with the paradoxical blend of innocent cartoon imagery and sinister themes..

🖼️Ryan Travis Christian, HOLDIN’ UP MY HOUSE ROOF (2021), oil and graphite on canvas

Courtesy of private collection.

Image by Elvis Yang ()

𝗧𝗼𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 🧸
🗓️Until June 29, 2024
⏲️Weds – Sat, 11 AM – 6 PM
🎟️Plan your trip now

Register for our beginners coding workshop and create your own 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝘁 using a 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼:𝗯𝗶𝘁 now 💡

🐾 Our 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 series continues with our amazing instructors from Science World (), and the Micro:bit returns to our gallery once again for us to code our own Virtual pets! So what is a Micro:bit?

👉Swipe through to learn more about the workshop and the itinerary; don’t miss the chance to bring home your own digital companion!

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱!

🎟️The ticket fee covers the cost of the exhibition tour, Micro:bit, battery, and cables, all of which you’ll receive to take home with you!

📅June 9, 2024
🕰️Morning Session: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Afternoon Session: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
🎟️$45
📍CICA Vancouver (228 Abbott St., Vancouver, BC V6B 1C8)

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This Thursday (May 9), we were joined by our warm community of members from the CICA Circle ⚫, art lovers, patrons, and collectors for the opening reception of group exhibition, 𝗧𝗼𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 🧸. We would like to thank everyone who joined us and for your kind words of support!

This exhibition is made possible thanks to loans of artwork from public and private collections. We also thank our amazing sponsors, for wine, Le Vieux Pin, and for service, Deco Nova, for their continued support.

Photo credits: Elvis Yang ()

The exhibition runs until June 29, 2024.

🗓️Runs until June 29, 2024
⏲️Weds – Sat, 11 AM – 6 PM
🎟️Grab your tickets now through our LinkinBio

In recent days, CICA Vancouver has faced allegations of discrimination against an artist on the basis of their religious and cultural affiliation. We want to address these concerns directly and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to our mission and core values.

At the heart of CICA Vancouver is a dedication to cultivate artistic dialogue and community engagement while emphasizing inclusivity and representation. As a woman and BIPOC-led organization, prioritizing diversity is not just a goal but a guiding principle that informs every aspect of our work. Since our inception, we have been dedicated to showcase a pluralistic range of contemporary art and ideas through our multidisciplinary exhibitions and programming. We are grateful to have collaborated with a distinguished group of over 35 local and international artists, with more than two-thirds from visible minority backgrounds. These cross-cultural collaborations are a testament to our commitment to platforming diversity while fostering a safe and accessible environment for all.

Facing budgetary constraints is an unfortunate reality for many non-profit arts organizations, and regrettably, there are times when we must make difficult decisions due to limited resources. In this instance, we rescinded the decision to showcase three artists whose works we could no longer accommodate due to budgetary constraints, a tight time frame, and curatorial direction. It is essential to clarify that an artist’s cultural and religious affiliations would never serve as justifiable grounds for exclusion at CICA Vancouver.

We want to assure our community that our decision-making process for curating exhibitions is based solely on artistic merit and thematic relevance, guided by our organization’s mission and values. Discrimination of any kind has no place within our organization, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to platforming diversity and ensuring equitable representation in everything we do.

Looking ahead, we will continue to embed the values of equity, inclusion, and diversity into every facet of our operations. Your ongoing support and understanding are invaluable as we navigate these complexities together.

🚧We will be closed for installation until May 8, 2024 🚧 We are reopening on May 9, 2024 for the opening reception of our next exhibition.

We will be announcing our next exhibition soon… 👀Be sure to check your inboxes 💌

💥Introducing our merchandise line for 𝗞𝘀𝗮𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗞𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 (): 𝗥𝗥𝗚𝗚𝗕𝗕💥

Can’t get enough of the exhibition? We’ve released specially-made merchandise for this exhibition of just three items: tote bags, stickers, and buttons–for you to bring home as a souvenir.

We’re releasing:
🛍️RRGGBB Tote – Black
🛍️RRGGBB Tote – White
🛍️PUZZLE STICKERS – individually or as a set of 10 (𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘫𝘪𝘨𝘴𝘢𝘸 𝘱𝘶𝘻𝘻𝘭𝘦.. 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘯𝘰 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮🧩)
🛍️RRGGBB LED Button – Square
🛍️RRGGBB LED Button – Round

𝘈𝘓𝘓 𝘈𝘝𝘈𝘐𝘓𝘈𝘉𝘓𝘌 𝘐𝘕 𝘓𝘐𝘔𝘐𝘛𝘌𝘋 𝘘𝘜𝘈𝘕𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘐𝘌𝘚 𝘖𝘕𝘓𝘠.

Browse through our highly limited selection of merchandise, and pick one up during your next visit or through our websit👉

Photo credits: CICA Vancouver and Elvis Yang ()

💭Artist Interview: Ksawery Komputery ()

We’ve asked Ksawery Komputery 7️⃣questions regarding his artistic practice. Based in Gdańsk, Poland, Ksawery’s artistic practice spans fine art, coding, and graphic design, with a particular emphasis on digital and generative art. His diverse portfolio includes interactive light installations, music videos, generative animations, phygital sculptures, and public space realizations, often leveraging new technologies, programming, and advertising media to craft immersive experiences.

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦.

A special extension of gratitude to our partner, Paradox Hotel Vancouver () for the ongoing support to our organization and for the arts and culture of our beautiful city!

Ksawery Komputery’s exhibition, RRGGBB, is currently on view at CICA Vancouver until April 20, 2024. Head over to our LinkinBio to plan your visit today!

𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯)

Crafted from generative light, Banners produce dynamic, individual, and never-repeating algorithmic compositions using four distinct coded algorithms. Each algorithm forms its own graphical realm while maintaining a cohesive visual language. This method ensures a varied yet harmonious aesthetic encounter, with each algorithm contributing to the overarching narrative through its creation of distinct patterns.

Phygital sculptures, generative code (C++), led panels, frosted glass, aluminum case, 21x132x6 cm

Concept, design, code: Ksawery Kirklewski
Production: Jakub Kirklewski, support: Filip Klonowski

𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 (2023) 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘴𝘢𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘒𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺: 𝘙𝘙𝘎𝘎𝘉𝘉. 𝘈𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 [email protected] 👋

📣Attention all art and coding-enthusiastic youths🧑‍💻

🧑‍🔬Science World () Instructors and CICA Vancouver collaborate once more to host an educational program, 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲, on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, from 𝟰 – 𝟲 𝗣𝗠. 

🧑‍💻𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 will begin with a family friendly tour of the upcoming exhibition, 𝗞𝘀𝗮𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗞𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆: 𝗥𝗥𝗚𝗚𝗕𝗕, to familiarize students to the world of interactive and generative art. We will be providing each participant with a creative package of fun activities that stimulate looking, thinking, and playing with the art that surrounds their senses. After the familiarization, students will be led to the second portion of the workshop, led by educators from Science World, which will entail collaborative hands-on learning with electrical circuits and addressable LEDs. Together, attendees will delve into the exciting realm of coding images and animations in lights.🎈

💡Core takeaway concepts from the workshop:
🧠Computational Thinking
💻Computers and communications devices
🖼Media Arts
🤖Robotics

No equipment nor prior experience will be necessary to participate in the workshop. 

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻(𝘀) 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱(𝗿𝗲𝗻).

To participate: 
Child: $5 + tax
Parent/Guardian: $25 + tax

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