Lumiere Vancouver: West End Community Centre

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LUMIERE IS A SERIES OF PUBLIC ARTWORKS INSPIRED BY LIGHT AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
30+ illuminated artworks and light-based projections, accompanied by dynamic performances will enliven downtown Vancouver this November.

This Year, Lumière Festival Will Showcase A Variety Of Artists And Their Works Of Art, Including International Artists From France, Poland And The United States. The Interactive, Light-Based Pieces Will Be Displayed In More Than 10 Locations Across Downtown Vancouver, The West End, Yaletown, And Gastown Neighbourhoods.

West End Community Centre: “HYPNOTIC”

MAGIC CRYSTAL BALL KALEIDOSCOPE (FOXLIGHT LABS)
Foxlight Labs has constructed a giant kaleidoscope, approximately 8 feet in size. It has over a thousand LED lights inside, which shine in mesmerizing patterns and a variety of colors. In front of the kaleidoscope is placed a mysterious crystal ball. As you approach the kaleidoscope, the crystal ball will sense your presence – and you may notice the lights in the kaleidoscope respond in kind. By moving your hands around the crystal ball, as one does, you can uncover further secrets deep within the kaleidoscope.

A CELESTIAL SLICE (LEE JAMES ABBOTT)
The sculpture ‘A Celestial Slice’ is a reminder of the beauty that surrounds us every day, yet often goes unnoticed. Crafted using slices of real clouds, this innovative artwork captures the ever-changing essence of the Vancouver atmosphere.

Lee James Abbott is an emerging artist based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and ‘Celestial Slice’ marks his first foray into the world of sculpture. While his creative journey began with abstract painting and printmaking, this new venture adds an exciting dimension to his artistic exploration. Lee’s work is driven by a profound fascination with the intricate role of relationships in our lives. He believes that while the bonds we share with friends and family are undeniably important, the connection we have with ourselves is often overlooked.

MOVING IMAGES 2023 – TRANSMISSION: MESSAGE AND METAMORPHOSIS (EASTSIDE ARTS SOCIETY)
“How Meanings Change/Change Us”
In an age where communication has become inseparable from the tools that enable it, the mode of transmission has become inextricably linked to the mediums through which we receive messages. These conversations transform the ways we perceive the world, challenge our preconceptions, and inspire personal and societal change. This year’s selections connect one with the other: the subconscious with conscious, water with grief, and folklore to modern storytelling. Stairways that pull you backwards (and forwards) across borders, intersect artistic conversations, and reinterpret modern phrases. We speak to the animals and recognize them within ourselves. The message is the medium and the medium is us.

Participating Artists: Fiona Ackerman & Arjan Miranda (I am strange on the Inside), Jennifer Brisson (Filipino Folklore 101), Isaac Forsland & Laura Clark (Perennial), Matthew Gilligan (Vegas Baby), Kitt Robinson (Night Visions), Sarah Ronald (Messages from Mega Fauna), Shirley Wiebe (Follow a Path to the River)

FREE LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP (IMAGINARIUM EVENTS)
“LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP”
Don’t leave Lumiere in the dark! Come join us at the West End CC and take a little of that magic home with you. The Folks from Imaginarium Events HQ have joined forces with Lumiere’s very own team of fairies to show you how to transform a simple plastic mason jar into your very own glittery glowing luminescent lustrous lantern with just a dash of magic and a little imagination. Each lantern comes with its very own firefly to help you navigate your way home with its warm mystical glow. (batteries included) Imaginarium Events makes beauty from basic, magic from mundane, and splendor from simple, your imagination is the fertilizer of dreams.
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